The government is pushing hard to raise turnout in an election overshadowed by a deadly fire and public anger over safety lapses and official accountability.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
Taiwan’s Opposition Leader, Once for Independence, Turns Toward China
She says Taiwan must embrace its Chinese heritage to avoid war. Her critics say she wants to steer the island into Beijing’s orbit.
Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military
President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms from the United States.
Australian Senator Suspended for Burqa-Wearing Stunt in Parliament
Pauline Hanson, the head of the far-right One Nation party, wore the garment as a prop to push legislation to bar it in public places.
Former Reform U.K. Politician Sent to Prison for Taking Pro-Russia Bribes
Nathan Gill was sentenced to 10 and a half years on Friday after admitting he was paid to make pro-Russian speeches in the European Parliament.
Chinese Spies Are Using LinkedIn to Target U.K. Lawmakers, MI5 Warns
Britain’s domestic intelligence agency said China was using headhunters to gather intelligence from lawmakers and parliamentary staff members.
Modi’s Coalition Sweeps Indian State Election Criticized Over Voter Rolls
The coalition was on course to form a government in Bihar, a state of 130 million people, where the opposition had claimed foul play over deletions from voter lists.
Iraq’s Prime Minister Leads in Elections but May Struggle to Form a Government
Mohammed al-Sudani pitches himself as someone who can keep Iranian influence in check, but his vote share may not be big enough to ensure a clear political victory.
Labour Party’s Internal Fight Goes Public, as Starmer’s Trouble Grows
An attempt by Keir Starmer’s allies to undercut a rival has forced into the open a party debate over whether to replace the prime minister.
Japan’s Prime Minister Faces Backlash Over 3 A.M. Staff Meeting
Sanae Takaichi drew criticism for requiring staff to work in the wee hours in a country scarred by “death from overwork.”