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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somalia Parliament Speaker Meets Southwest Elders Amid Rising Tensions

The Speaker of Somalia's Lower House met with traditional elders from the Southwest State to address escalating political and security challenges.

Mar 23 • 05:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somalia Regional Speaker Accuses Federal Authorities of Misusing Foreign-Supplied Weapons

The speaker of the Southwest regional parliament alleges that the Somali Federal Government is misusing foreign-supplied weapons in internal political conflicts.

Mar 23 • 05:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: EALA MPs Challenge Speaker Ntakirutimana Over Fresh Elections for Kakooza, Namara

EALA lawmakers are contesting a decision by Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana to conduct by-elections for two Ugandan seats, citing potential legal conflicts.

Mar 23 • 05:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Iranian Parliament Speaker: Funders of the U.S. Army Are Legitimate Targets for Us

Iran's parliamentary speaker warned that financial institutions supporting the U.S. military would be considered legitimate targets.

Mar 22 • 17:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Child safety nonprofit founded by Tom Steyer’s brother has multiple Epstein ties: 'No concerns'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to speak at a Common Sense Media conference that has raised concerns due to board members with past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 21 • 15:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Novelli planned another mega crypto event with Milei days after launching $LIBRA, exporting his brand to Paraguay and Europe, and adding Adorni as a speaker

Mauricio Novelli is organizing a major crypto event with President Javier Milei shortly after launching a new cryptocurrency, $LIBRA, and expanding his brand internationally.

Mar 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'American arrogance has been brought to the ground', Iranian Speaker mocks the US after downing F-35

Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, mocked the US military after claiming that Iran had shot down an F-35 fighter jet, symbolizing the end of American air dominance.

Mar 20 • 21:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Aller: The dismissal of the advisor has not been on the board's agenda

Arvo Aller, Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu, stated in a brief interview that the board has not discussed the dismissal of a seasoned advisor.

Mar 20 • 09:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Scandal involving Łukasz Mejza. New facts have emerged

Polish MP Łukasz Mejza has resigned from his immunity in relation to multiple traffic violations, with the case now moving to the Speaker of the Sejm.

Mar 20 • 09:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Rise of the Man of the Stage.. Ghalibaf Gains Influence in Iran

Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is consolidating his power amid a critical moment for the country, particularly after the assassination of key political figures.

Mar 19 • 20:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: Abbas greets Muslims, credits national unity to prayers

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, congratulates Nigerian Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr and emphasizes the role of prayer in promoting national unity.

Mar 19 • 16:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iran: The hardliner speaker of parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf assumes a central role

Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is taking on a more central role amidst attacks on the political leadership of the Islamic Republic by Israel and the US.

Mar 19 • 15:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

8th Ebersberg Forest and Environmental Discussion: The Importance of Peatlands for Climate Protection

The 8th Ebersberger Wald- und Umweltgespräch discusses the role of peatlands in climate protection, featuring Professor Matthias Drösler as a speaker.

Mar 19 • 14:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Michał Szułdrzyński: Donald Trump helped Włodzimierz Czarzasty to grow. The Speaker of the Sejm may compete for the presidency

Włodzimierz Czarzasty, Poland's Speaker of the Sejm, is gaining political capital rapidly and may soon aim for the presidency, leveraging criticism of Donald Trump.

Mar 19 • 13:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journalist vs. Speaker of the Sejm. Tension during the conference

A conflict arose between journalist Maciej Zemła and Sejm Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty during a conference, as the speaker refused to engage with Zemła's questions.

Mar 19 • 13:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Woo Won-sik Starts Joint Proposal for Constitutional Amendment with Six Parties Excluding the People Power Party

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-sik, and six other parties, excluding the People Power Party, are pushing for a constitutional amendment to enshrine the spirit of the 5.18 Democracy Movement and the Busan-Masan Democratization Movement.

Mar 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Former political exile and chairman of the Šilalė political prisoners and exiles union Antanas Rašinskas has died

Antanas Rašinskas, the chairman of the Šilalė political prisoners and exiles union, has passed away, prompting condolences from Lithuania's Parliamentary Speaker Juozas Olekas.

Mar 19 • 06:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

UK Echo owners can finally claim a free upgrade from Amazon - how to get yours today

Amazon has launched Alexa+ in the UK, allowing Echo smart speaker owners to claim a free upgrade that enhances the voice assistant's conversational abilities and personalization features.

Mar 19 • 06:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Guest Column: Let's Send a Mine Sweeper to the Persian Gulf!

Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, asserts the nation's readiness for a prolonged conflict while outlining peace terms that entail US withdrawal from the region and recognition of Iran's political dominance in the Persian Gulf.

Mar 19 • 05:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Top conservative group takes parents' rights fight to Capitol Hill, expected to meet with Mike Johnson

The conservative group Moms For Liberty is advocating for parents' rights in meetings with Congress, including Speaker Mike Johnson, focusing on issues like education and transgender policies.

Mar 18 • 12:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Swapo Reshuffles MPs in the National Assembly

Namibia's National Assembly speaker announced a significant reshuffle of Swapo party members in various parliamentary committees and groups.

Mar 18 • 09:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Minister and Speaker of Parliament resign from the party

Greenland's foreign minister and the speaker of parliament have resigned from their party, Siumut, in protest against the party leadership's decision to leave the governing coalition.

Mar 17 • 18:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran's Major Claim Regarding Missile Capability

Iran's Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, asserts that the U.S. and Israel cannot destroy Iran's missile launchers without changes in their designs and systems, reflecting Iran's advancements in military technology.

Mar 17 • 17:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Speaker Abbas mourns victims of Borno bomb blasts

The Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, mourns the victims of suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, which claimed at least 23 lives and injured over 100 people.

Mar 17 • 14:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Referendum, tomorrow Nordio and Rampelli in Tor Bella Monaca

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio and Deputy Speaker Fabio Rampelli will attend an event in Tor Bella Monaca to promote a referendum supporting justice reforms.

Mar 17 • 14:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

'Security in the Strait of Hormuz No Longer Exists,' Warns Iran; Follow the War in the Middle East LIVE

Iran's Parliament Speaker warns that security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have drastically changed due to regional tensions, attributing the situation to the influence of the US and Israel.

Mar 17 • 13:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ekiti ex-deputy speaker rejects consensus move for Assembly seat

Hakeem Jamiu, a former deputy speaker in Ekiti State, has opposed the claimed endorsement of Boluwatife Fayose as a consensus candidate for a state assembly seat.

Mar 17 • 02:22 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Why Republicans are Changing Course on Immigration

Speaker Mike Johnson discusses a shift in the Republican Party's approach to immigration and deportation policies, signaling a potential change in strategy since the Trump administration.

Mar 16 • 15:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paris: Key Speaker at the Annual Euronext Conference is K. Pierrakakis

Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, is set to speak at the 14th annual Euronext conference in Paris, focusing on the current state of European capital markets.

Mar 16 • 09:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian version of SXSW will feature psychotherapist Esther Perel and will take place at Ibirapuera

The inaugural SP2B festival in São Paulo will host renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel as the opening speaker, focusing on human skills essential for collaboration and innovation.

Mar 15 • 21:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Social Democrats Challenge Coalition in the Election of the Riigikogu Speaker

The Social Democrats are set to present a challenge in the Riigikogu Speaker election, indicating the potential strengths and weaknesses of the coalition ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mar 15 • 19:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

APC group lauds Kalu over South-East political influence

The APC Integrity Group commended Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu for his role in enhancing the political influence of the South-East region in Nigeria's national politics.

Mar 14 • 19:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT parliament increases minimum sentence for DV murder, speaker berates backbencher

The Northern Territory parliament has raised the minimum prison sentence for domestic violence murder from 20 to 25 years, amidst a backdrop of internal criticism from the Speaker towards a government backbencher.

Mar 13 • 22:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Halla-aho's Surprise Visit to the Crisis Committee – Here's What Krista Kiuru Commented

Finnish Parliament Speaker Jussi Halla-aho made an unexpected appearance at the Social and Health Committee meeting to discuss legislation regarding digital services for the elderly and disabled.

Mar 13 • 09:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Turmoil in the Social Affairs and Health Committee – Speaker Halla-aho Called for Help

The Finnish Parliament's Social Affairs and Health Committee is experiencing another conflict over potential amendments to a law related to digital services for the elderly and disabled.

Mar 13 • 09:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'If you climb on the table...,' Om Birla's stern warning on opposition uproar in Lok Sabha

Om Birla, the Speaker of Lok Sabha, issued a stern warning to opposition members causing uproar, emphasizing the need to maintain the dignity of the house.

Mar 13 • 05:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Odysseas Konstantinopoulos: Loses the position of Deputy Speaker of the Parliament - What the Regulation Provides

Odysseas Konstantinopoulos, previously the Deputy Speaker of the Greek Parliament representing Pasok, lost his position due to his removal from the parliamentary group, triggering a constitutional requirement.

Mar 12 • 19:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Duma Fell Silent

The Russian State Duma is experiencing significant communication disruptions for the second consecutive day, attributed to security concerns by Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin.

Mar 12 • 16:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA briefly: Opposition initiative to dismiss J. Olekas failed, conservative A. Jakavonytė returned to the Parliament

The opposition's initiative to dismiss Speaker Juozas Olekas failed due to the absence of governing coalition representatives during the vote, while Angelė Jakavonytė took her oath in parliament as she returned to replace Kazys Starkevičius.

Mar 12 • 16:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Every voice is heard in democracy...', said Om Birla

Indian Speaker Om Birla emphasized the importance of every individual's voice being acknowledged in a democratic system.

Mar 12 • 14:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'An effort was made to maintain impartiality in the House,' said Om Birla

Om Birla stated his commitment to ensuring the House operates with fairness, discipline, and adherence to rules during his term as Speaker.

Mar 12 • 12:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Iran threatens: we will make the Persian Gulf flood with the blood of invaders

An influential Iranian parliamentary speaker warned of strong retaliation against the US and Israel if they attack Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Mar 12 • 10:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The House represents 1.4 billion people,' said Om Birla

Speaker Om Birla stated that India's parliamentary democracy is based on the deep discussions and experiences of the constitution makers.

Mar 12 • 09:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Valuable Real Estate and Hundreds of Thousands of Euros in Savings: Take a Look at the Asset Cards of the State Leadership

Recent disclosures reveal the financial assets of Croatia's highest state officials, including Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, President Zoran Milanović, and Speaker of Parliament Gordan Jandroković.

Mar 12 • 09:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why were tough decisions taken? Om Birla returned to the chair and drew a line for the opposition

Om Birla, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, addressed the opposition's no-confidence motion against him after it was defeated, emphasizing the representation of the people's will.

Mar 12 • 09:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Speaker Om Birla say about the allegations of turning off the mic? Listen

Speaker Om Birla addressed the recent controversies and discussions in the Lok Sabha, emphasizing the importance of representing the will of India's 1.4 billion citizens.

Mar 12 • 09:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ruling Party Will Not Participate in the Vote of No Confidence Against Parliamentary Speaker Juozas Olekas

The ruling parties in Lithuania have confirmed they will not participate in the vote of no confidence against parliamentary speaker Juozas Olekas, which could impact future governance efforts.

Mar 12 • 09:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The guide of 'Aušriečių' says he trusts the Speaker of the Seimas: I see no misconduct in fulfilling duties

A prominent member of the ruling coalition in Lithuania expresses trust in the Speaker of the Seimas, stating that there is no evidence of misconduct despite allegations against him.

Mar 12 • 08:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Mindaugas Lingė: The Speaker of the Seimas has become a symbol of the discrediting of the Constitution

MP Mindaugas Lingė claims that Speaker of the Seimas, Juozas Olekas, has become a symbol of undermining the Constitution due to his nomination of candidates for the Constitutional Court.

Mar 12 • 08:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Om Birla's Return to the Chair, Will Speak on No-Confidence Motion Shortly

Om Birla has returned to the chair as Speaker of the Lok Sabha amidst opposition protests, with a no-confidence motion discussion imminent.

Mar 12 • 05:40 UTC

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