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S. Korean lawmakers call for dismissal of foreign minister

South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly has passed a motion calling for the dismissal of the foreign minister over a series of alleged diplomatic missteps, including controversial remarks by President Yoon Suk Yeol caught on a hot mic in the United States

The Independent UK

What to know about Kuwait’s parliamentary elections

Authorities will not meddle in parliamentary election crown prince says, which 796,000 citizens are eligible to vote for

Al Jazeera

Kuwait’s National Assembly Elections Kick off amid Hope to ‘Correct the Path’

Kuwaiti voters are heading to the polls Thursday to elect members of the National Assembly, with the hope of achieving the needed change in the country. The current elections are held under the slogan, “Correcting the course”, in reference to the famous speech of the Crown Prince, Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Kuwaitis to Elect New Parliament Thursday

The Kuwaitis will head to the polls on Thursday to elect a new parliament, with the hope to achieve a fundamental shift in the legislative authority and ease political tension, in conjunction with the appointment of a new prime minister. The current elections are held under the slogan, “Correcting the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

French Greens party boss steps down after abuse accusations

The head of France’s Greens party stepped down from his post Monday after his former partner reportedly accused him of psychological abuse

The Independent UK

Kuwait’s Constitutional Court Rejects Petition on 'Offender Law”

Kuwait's Constitutional Court rejected on Sunday the appeals for the unconstitutionality of the “offender law.” This came less than a week before the elections of the members of the Kuwaiti National Assembly. The elections of the Kuwaiti parliament are set to begin on Thursday, Sept.

Asharq Al-Awsat

French PM warns retirement reform may be forced through parliament without vote

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne says a decision will be taken later this week on the parliamentary method to be used to advance contested government plans to reform retirement and pension legislation.

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French parliament takes on sexual misconduct, amid scandals

France’s parliament speaker on Thursday released the first public accounting of complaints to a special unit aimed at fighting sexual harassment and other misconduct

The Independent UK

French left stung again as Greens MP accused of violence against ex-girlfriend

France’s political left has been called a “moral wreck” after Greens MP Julien Bayou became the second high-profile MP in a week to be accused of violence against a woman.

Radio France Internationale

Anger over 'masculinist' defence of French leftwinger who slapped his wife

A senior figure and potential future leader of France's far left France Unbowed (LFI) has quit his post as co-ordinator after admitting hitting his wife during a dispute. LFI leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has praised his "courageous" decision – raising the ire of a number of feminists and anti-domestic violence campaigners…

Radio France Internationale

SA Parliament names panel to probe Ramaphosa over farm scandal

The scandal around Ramaphosa erupted in June after South Africa’s ex-chief spy filed a complaint with the police.

Al Jazeera

Senegal's presidential poll is shaping up as a real contest, with voters in the driver’s seat

In July 2022 Senegalese voters converged at polling stations to elect 165 members of parliament (MPs) to represent them in the National Assembly.

The Conversation

The huge changes Wales has gone through during the Queen’s 70 years on the throne

As the longest reigning British monarch, the Queen saw a huge number of significant historical events

Wales Online

Kuwait’s Info Ministry Refers 38 Media Outlets to Public Prosecution

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information referred 38 media outlets to the Public Prosecution for violating the terms and conditions for covering the National Assembly elections. Legislative elections for the new National Assembly are scheduled for September 29, weeks following the Emiri decree to dissolve the parliament. Registration of candidates will…

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Kenya's parliament and senate: how will they work together if there's no clear majority?

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government has held a majority of elected seats in both the national assembly and the senate – which together make up parliament – since the 2013 general election. This enabled his Jubilee coalition to drive its agenda largely unhindered over two five-year terms. This will clearly not…

Reuters

Bill Gates, South Korea expand global health partnership

South Korea agreed on Tuesday to expand its global health partnership with the foundation set up by Microsoft Corp co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates.

Benzinga

This Country Just Legalized Hemp, Why Online Cannabis Sales Are Slowing In Alberta & Latest Marijuana Reg Updates

Guyana Parliament Legalizes Hemp A new hemp bill poised to curb unlicensed production in Guyana got a green light from the National Assembly last week, reported News Room Guyana.

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Guyana Green-Lights Industrial Hemp Cultivation

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The Independent UK

Blinken concerned over detention of Congo opposition figure

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he was “concerned” about reports of the detention of an opposition political leader in Congo

Reuters

North Korea denounces Pelosi for deterrence talks during S.Korea visit

North Korea denounced U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday for supporting deterrence against North Korea during her visit to South Korea this week.

Al Jazeera

Infographic: How do the Kenyan elections work?

Kenya votes on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about the parties, leaders and key election issues.

Al Jazeera

Senegal: Governing coalition loses legislative majority

The opposition, which saw elections as a chance to check Macky Sall’s third-term aspirations, is without a majority too.

The Independent UK

Senegal’s ruling coalition loses absolute majority

Senegal’s ruling coalition party has lost an absolute majority in the national assembly, according to official provisional results released by the electoral commission

France 24

How Le Pen’s far-right party went from ‘de-demonisation’ to ‘normalisation’

Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement National is pursuing a “normalisation” strategy to continue its long ascent after a seismic breakthrough in June parliamentary elections. Most recently, the party voted in favour of President Emmanuel Macron’s cost of living bill – aiming to present its MPs as the picture of professionalism,…

Evening Standard

Chinese military carries out precision strikes in Taiwan Strait

The exercises are the biggest in at least 25 years

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