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Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, a presidential hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) subjected the late Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, to unbearable pressure through their decision to contest the Akwatia parliamentary results in court, leading to his death. According
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In a major concession to antigovernment protests that have killed at least five people, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced that political parties have agreed to revoke a number of privileges and perks for parliamentarians. The protests, which started on Monday, were sparked by criticism of excessive pay and housing allowances
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Protests against lawmakers' excessive pay and housing allowances have been ongoing since Monday, escalating into violent riots on Friday that killed at least five people, ransacked homes of political party members, and shook investor confidence. President Prabowo Subianto announced on Sunday that lawmakers' benefits would be cut, but
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President Prabowo Subianto announced that the House of Representatives (DPR) will revoke several policies, including lawmakers' allowances and the moratorium on overseas working visits, in response to growing public discontent and protests. The move aims to address the nation's political tensions and reaffirm a collective commitment to
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President Prabowo Subianto has urged the leadership of the House of Representatives (DPR) and political party chairmen to prioritize the interests of the people and remain sensitive to public concerns. Speaking at a press conference following a meeting with party leaders and state officials, Prabowo emphasized the commitment of his
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Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has submitted an application to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, requesting the restoration of his pension as a former MLA. This move comes days after his resignation from the country's second-highest constitutional office. As per the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Officers and Members
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Vietnamese officials welcomed a high-ranking delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese government as they arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on August 31. The delegation, led by Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee
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The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called upon all members of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) to act with responsibility and refrain from spreading hate speech, as the country faces economic challenges and public unrest. MUI officials emphasized the need for lawmakers to be sensitive to the public'
Indian foreign relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held crucial meetings with former Japanese Prime Ministers Fumio Kishida, Yoshihide Suga, and members of the Japanese Parliament during his visit to Tokyo. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relationships, particularly in parliamentary exchanges, human resource development, and other key sectors such as economy, health, mobility
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In accordance with the Political Committee's decision, key legislators from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have resigned from four National Assembly standing committees. The move, spearheaded by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, aims to strengthen party unity and meet the expectations of PTI workers. The resignation of 18
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The New Hampshire Congressional delegation, consisting of Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, as well as Representatives Chris Pappas and Maggie Goodlander, have issued a joint statement urging U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to reverse recently announced changes to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers, following party founder Imran Khan's directive, have submitted a large number of resignations from the National Assembly's standing committees. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan led the mass resignation drive, submitting 18 resignations to the Speaker's Office, including his own
