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The first question time since the May election was met with a half-hearted effort from the opposition, a far cry from the usual cacophony. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was quick to point out the Coalition's previous neglect of public housing, but the response from the opposition was lackluster.
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Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, will be dining with ruling coalition MPs today, amid speculation over his behind-the-scenes influence in Thai politics. The meeting between Thaksin and coalition MPs comes as the government prepares for key legislative sessions, and critics claim the former PM's attendance
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The Japanese ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has suffered a significant setback in the country's upper house elections, losing its majority and plunging the government into a divided state of control. The LDP and its junior partner Komeito won only 47 of the 125
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The Japanese ruling coalition, led by embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, suffered a major blow in Sunday's upper house elections, losing its majority in the House of Councillors. The Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito now have 122 seats, down from 141 before the election, and are
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In a significant development, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed independent member of the National Assembly, Chaudhry Usman Ali, joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday. This move is seen as a blow to the PTI, which has been facing internal discord and challenges. Ali, who was awarded Rs200 million
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Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku president and Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, has come under fire in an alleged mining scandal that has seen charges against two state assemblymen over corruption involving mining licences. Kitingan has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that videos implicating him are the work
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The Pheu Thai government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has faced significant challenges since the operation to seize control of the Ministry of the Interior. The Bhumjaithai Party's withdrawal from the coalition government has reduced the ruling coalition's seats from 324 to 255, making it
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The confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Kim Min-seok was held at the National Assembly on June 24, marked by a notable absence of witness testimony, a first since the current system was introduced in 2000. The People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers expressed concerns over the lack of transparency, while
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The Romanian parliament has approved a new coalition government, led by center-right Prime Minister Nicolae Bolojan, as the country seeks to end a severe political crisis following the collapse of a previous government. The new administration, composed of multiple parties, aims to tackle one of the highest budget deficits in
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PML-N lawmakers defended the coalition government's budget, emphasizing its focus on growth, development, and national unity. Despite economic challenges and hardships, the government has presented an excellent budget that will benefit the country, according to Rana Mubashir Iqbal. He noted that the budget allocates Rs 100 billion for
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The Shinawatra family, a prominent force in Thai politics, has been embroiled in controversy, with multiple prime ministers facing scandal, opposition, and even coups. The family's rise to power began in 2001, when Thaksin Shinawatra became the 23rd Prime Minister, serving until 2006. Since then, every Shinawatra-affiliated prime
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Thailand's prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing intense public pressure to resign after a leaked audio recording of her private phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen sparked outrage and raised accusations of weakness and disloyalty towards the Thai military. The controversy has reached a boiling point, with
