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As the 2026 general elections in Uganda draw near, the Common Man's Party (CMP), a new political party, was officially launched in Kampala yesterday. The party is led by Mr Mubarak Munyagwa, a former Member of Parliament for Kawempe South, who is now the face of CMP. The
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Prachachon Party leader Nattapong Ruangpanyawut led the people's MPs in announcing their acceptance of 5 amnesty bills, calling for discussions on issues of disagreement to be had in the second reading. The opposition leader emphasized the importance of passing the amnesty law, citing the country's 20-year
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Cambodia and Turkey reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors during a high-level meeting between parliamentary officials from the two countries. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 16th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Caucus, aimed to further deepen the ties between the two nations. High-ranking officials from
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Columbia University's acting president, Claire Shipman, has announced that the institution will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism into its anti-discrimination policies. This move follows months of criticism from pro-Israel groups and Republican members of Congress, who accused the university of tolerating
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The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) defeat in the recent Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun election has been attributed to internal indecision and alleged voter suppression by former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi. He cited the party's poor communication and clarity around its
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Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre made a significant campaign stop in Stettler on July 11, hosting a town hall and rally at the Stettler Agricultural Society Agriplex. The event saw an estimated 500 to 600 attendees, with Poilievre's speech and question-and-answer session dominating the evening's proceedings.
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The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has announced the introduction of 32 prospective candidates for the House of Representatives, led by experienced former politicians from various parties. General Prawit Wongsuwan, the party leader, emphasized that the party is committed to pushing policies for the economy, security, and sustainable local development. The
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Lawmakers have expressed dismay at the UK's tax authority, HMRC, for its inability to provide insight into the tax affairs of billionaires, despite the significant contribution they make to the public finances. According to a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), HMRC has a loose grasp of
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will present the Presidency's Budget Vote to the National Assembly on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, providing insight into departmental performance and spending priorities. The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will hold a plenary sitting for policy debates on Budget Votes 19 and 13. The public
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified Jamshed Dasti, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of National Assembly (MNA), due to discrepancies in his educational qualifications. The decision follows a reference filed by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, citing allegations of asset concealment and submission of inaccurate data in
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Philippine Rep. Toby Tiangco is advocating for an independent House Committee on Appropriations, free from political influence and focused on serving the Filipino people's interests. Tiangco expressed his willingness to take on the role of chairmanship in the 20th Congress, but only if his colleagues support reforms to
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University leaders from Georgetown, the City University of New York, and the University of California, Berkeley, were questioned by Republican lawmakers on Tuesday over accusations of inadequate measures to combat antisemitism on their campuses. The leaders rejected claims that they had failed to protect Jewish students, citing changes made to
