Irish Parliament Votes to Scrap Mandatory Three-Day Waiting Period for Abortions
IRISH PARLIAMENT VOTES TO REMOVE THREE-DAY ABORTION WAIT Dublin, Ireland – In a significant move towards liberalizing the country’s abortion
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June 20, 2026
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Israeli Parliament Passes Law to Prosecute Gaza War Suspects Through Military Tribunals
** Israel’s parliament has ratified a new law enabling the prosecution of suspects in the October 2023 Gaza war attack through military tribunals. The development has sparked concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the trials and may exacerbate tensions between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
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Historic Parliament Sitting Set to Break New Ground for Women’s Representation in India
** A historic special sitting of the Indian Parliament underway, with the much-awaited Women’s Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bill set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha, marking a crucial step towards women’s empowerment and electoral reform.
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PM Modi Urges Parliament to Pass Long-Standing Women’s Reservation Act
** Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the leaders of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, urging the passage of the long-standing Women’s Reservation Act. The special session of Parliament, which begins on Friday, may see significant progress on the bill, aimed at boosting women’s participation in India’s democratic institutions.
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European Parliament Member Rima Hassan Faces 7-Year Prison Term for Alleged Online Terrorism Glorification
A European Parliament member, Rima Hassan, has been charged with glorifying terrorism online due to a social media post. According
Read MoreIndia’s Internal Security Framework Set for Overhaul as Lok Sabha Considers CAPF Bill 2026
** Lok Sabha’s Budget Session is set to see the introduction of the Central Armed Police Forces (Maintenance of Internal Security Services) Bill 2026, aimed at making changes to India’s internal security framework. The proposed legislation is expected to be closely watched by parliament members, security experts, and the public.
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Congress Leader Manish Tewari Slams FCRA Amendment Bill as Draconian Measure Threatening Civil Society
Congress leader Manish Tewari has labeled the FCRA Amendment Bill as a draconian measure that poses a threat to civil society in India. The bill aims to regulate foreign funding received by NGOs, but critics argue it can be used to silence dissenting voices and harass legitimate activism.
Read MoreIndia’s Parliament to Adjourn on April 2, Paving Way for Post-Election Legislative Agenda
** “The Indian Parliament is set to be adjourned on April 2, ahead of the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. When it reconvenes, crucial bills on delimitation and women’s representation will be discussed, marking a significant shift in India’s electoral landscape.”
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Lok Sabha Approves Finance Bill 2026, Paving Way for Key Tax Reforms
The Lok Sabha has passed the Finance Bill, 2026, which is set to introduce significant changes to the country’s tax
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Myanmar Parliament Meets for the First Time Since 2021 Coup, Controlled by Military and Allies
Myanmar’s national parliament has convened for the first time since the 2021 military coup, with pro-military forces dominating the legislature and raising concerns over the state of democratic governance in the Southeast Asian nation.
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