Speaker Seah Kian Peng apologises for falling asleep in parliament - CNA
Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng said he was unwell that day and had taken medication, but added that this did not excuse what happened.
Politics
Government, elections, parliament, legislative developments, and political policy.
Showing 18 of 15,614 stories indexed
Venezuela unblocks some censored news sites
The decision to unblock censored outlets came ahead of the second round of talks in Caracas, which are partly focusing on freedom of expression.
Berlin's acute housing shortage and soaring rents dominate city election
BERLIN, Sept 18 - Berliners cycle, picnic and fly kites on the city's vast former Tempelhof airfield that opened as a park in 2010, yet developers are circling and whether to build homes on the historic site has dominated debate ahead of an election on Sunday.
African Church marks 125th anniversary, unveils new logo - Punch Newspapers
The African Church Nigeria has unveiled activities, a logo, and a theme for its 125th anniversary, vowing to preserve its heritage for generations yet unborn. The Primate, His Eminence Augustine Odufuwa, unveiled them at a news conference recently in Lagos, saying the anniversary...
FG begins six-week review of 2025 tax laws - Punch Newspapers
File photo: The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele.
ANC, IEC battle another stress test for SA's electoral democracy - IOL
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Green Paper on E-Voting held in Cape Town on March 10, 2025. As democratic processes become increasingly digital, we will need to keep thinking ...
SAHRC blows the whistle on corrupt water tanker mafias - IOL
Emergency water tankers deliver supplies to communities affected by water shortages. The SAHRC has warned that tankering can create opportunities for corruption.
Bulls ready for challenging start to URC, says Ackermann - TimesLIVE
The Bulls are bracing for a challenging start to their United Rugby Championship campaign when they travel to Europe to face Zebre and Munster in their opening matches, coach Johan Ackermann says.
Ilocos Norte: In Marcoses’ ‘political project,’ loyalty is not blind - Rappler
Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Altas nail first win at Generals’ expense
MANILA, Philippines — The Perpetual Help Altas are firm believers of the belief that practice makes perfect.
Sugar federation re-elects president for another 2 crop years
Sugar federation re-elects president for another 2 crop years Inquirer.net
Widows of Rev. Huntley and Rev. Peterson Send Letter to Parliamentary Speaker Criticizing Controversial Remarks on the May 18Democratization Movement - 경향신문
Widows of Rev. Huntley and Rev. Peterson Send Letter to Parliamentary Speaker Criticizing Controversial Remarks on the May 18Democratization Movement 경향신문
‘You can’t put everything on immigration’: The suburbs at breaking point
You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
Liberal Party grapples with promoting Alex Antic at high-stakes AGM - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Liberal Party grapples with promoting Alex Antic at high-stakes AGM ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
How will the immigration changes impact farmers? - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
With food producers already struggling to find workers for the upcoming harvest season, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what the backpacker changes announced by the Federal Government will mean for farmers, food production and the cost of living more broadly.
Chris Selley: A European alliance deserves more seriousness than Carney's treated it with - National Post
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, as part of a trip during which he welcomed a proposal by European Commission President for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, on September 17, 2026. Photo by JEAN-CHRISTO...
Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags on
Polls opened in Russia's Far East on Friday as the country began three days of voting for its parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin's main party, United Russia, is poised to keep its grip on power alongside other p...
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown
Australia will begin detaining visa overstayers as part of a broader immigration crackdown, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced.