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20 articlesPak Army chief holds talks with top Iranian leaders amid West Asia peace push
Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Tehran and met with Iranian leadership to discuss accelerating a 'conclusive agreement' between the United States and Iran as part of broader West Asia peace efforts. The meetings included the Iranian President and Parliament Speaker. The announcement was made by the Pakistani army on Saturday.
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'Midwits' and media bust-ups herald One Nation's arrival in SA parliament
One Nation broke its parliamentary silence in South Australian parliament by engaging in culture war rhetoric and political confrontations. The article suggests their arrival in the parliament didn't proceed entirely as the party expected, though specific details of what 'went wrong' remain vague.
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Cyprus vote tests establishment as corruption drives support for newcomers
Cyprus holds parliamentary elections where anti-establishment sentiment driven by corruption concerns may shift the political landscape. The story frames voter frustration as potentially reshaping traditional power structures on the island.
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UK parliamentary election, key to possible Burnham leadership bid, set for June 18
A UK parliamentary by-election scheduled for June 18 will be contested by Andy Burnham, who is considered a possible candidate for Labour Party leadership. The election date was reported by Sky News.
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Explainer-Israelβs parliament has voted to dissolve itself. Whatβs next?
Israel's parliament voted to dissolve itself on May 20, potentially advancing the next national election by several weeks. The article is structured as an explainer about parliamentary dissolution procedures and electoral timeline implications.
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Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve
Israel's Knesset has voted to dissolve parliament, moving the country toward a snap election. The article reports on this procedural legislative action with opinion polls referenced regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's electoral prospects.
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Malaysian ex-ministers resign from Anwarβs party, snap election rumoured
Two former Malaysian ministers, Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, announced their resignation from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition party and parliamentary seats to join a smaller party they plan to lead. The move occurs amid speculation about an early election and follows their previous cabinet resignations after losing internal party leadership contests.
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UK Labour Party says it will let Burnham run for parliamentary seat
Britain's Labour Party has approved Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester Mayor, to run for a parliamentary seat, marking a potential political comeback. The decision represents a step toward what could be a challenge to current political structures. Reuters reports the announcement was made on May 15.
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Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items
Taiwan's government is considering resubmitting to parliament a request for defence budget items that lawmakers previously cut from a special defence budget, citing their importance to national security. The article reports on this procedural legislative development without providing extensive detail on the rejected items or the reasoning behind the original cuts.
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French central bank succession fight tests Macronβs sway ahead of 2027 election
French President Macron faces a parliamentary vote on his former chief of staff's appointment to lead the central bank, testing his political influence ahead of the 2027 election. The headline frames this as a competitive 'fight' and 'test' of presidential power rather than a routine appointment process.
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Dutch lawmakers call for Kanye West entry ban
The article reports that Dutch parliament members have urged their government to ban Kanye West from entering the Netherlands due to his antisemitic statements and praise of Hitler. The framing is straightforward and factual, using neutral language to describe the parliamentary action without editorial commentary or loaded terminology.
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President to address to joint session of Nepal Parliament on Monday, to announce govtβs policy
Nepal's President will address Parliament on Monday to announce the new government's policy document, marking the first budget session under Prime Minister Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party government, which took office in March.
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Iranβs top negotiator trolls Trump
Iran's parliament speaker mocked Donald Trump's decision to suspend US naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The article frames this as Iranian mockery of US policy, though specific details about the parliament speaker's statements are not provided in the available text.
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German ban on Soviet WWII symbols is βdiscriminationβ β former MEP (VIDEO)
A former Member of European Parliament and AfD member characterizes Germany's ban on Soviet WWII symbols as discriminatory against Russia. The article presents this criticism without substantial context about the ban's rationale, German law, or alternative perspectives on the policy.
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Solomon Islands PM ousted after losing confidence vote
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele lost a parliamentary confidence vote and was ousted from power on Thursday. The article, sourced from Reuters reporting by Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal, provides minimal detail beyond the basic fact of his removal.
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Fragmentation looms as record number of hopefuls seek seats in Cyprus vote
A record number of candidates have registered for Cyprus's May 24 parliamentary election, potentially resulting in one of the most fragmented legislatures in the country's history. The article uses Reuters reporting and focuses on the unprecedented candidate registration numbers as a signal of political fragmentation.
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Kenya: Petition Filed Against Parliament Over Kenyatta Benefits Review
A Nairobi advocate has filed a court petition seeking to stop Parliament from reviewing and potentially altering the retirement benefits of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. The petition requests urgent intervention in what is characterized as a parliamentary process that could modify those benefits.
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Romania's pro-EU coalition government collapses after prime minister loses no-confidence vote
Romania's coalition government collapsed after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan lost a no-confidence parliamentary vote. The article frames this as political turmoil in an EU and NATO member state bordering Ukraine, occurring less than a year after the coalition was formed.
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EU parties misspent β¬1.5M in European election campaign, documents show
EU Parliament's finance report found that almost all parties and foundations violated campaign spending rules during the European election, with β¬1.5M in misspent funds documented. The report indicates systemic compliance failures across the political spectrum.
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Iran accuses US of ceasefire violation
Iran's Parliament Speaker accused the U.S. of violating a ceasefire agreement after President Trump directed the Navy to ensure safe passage for commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The article presents Iran's accusation with minimal additional context or counterbalancing U.S. perspective.
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