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Armenia’s Election Code Changes Spark Opposition Uproar Ahead of Vote
Amendments to Armenia’s Electoral Code, rushed through Parliament, are raising concerns about fairness ahead of the June elections.
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Ireland Government Faces Confidence Vote Amid Fuel Crisis
Ireland’s coalition government faces a critical no-confidence vote today following a week of disruptive fuel protests that crippled national infrastructure.
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Canada’s Carney Nears Majority After Three By-Elections
The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, is one seat away from a majority as critical by-elections take place, potentially solidifying power until 2029.
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European Agencies Warn of Iran’s Expanding Covert Threats
Iranian-backed criminal networks are targeting dissidents and officials in Europe, exposing a dangerous shift in Tehran’s geopolitical strategies.
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EPPO Seeks Immunity Lift for 11 Greek MEPs in Subsidy Fraud Probe
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has requested the Greek Parliament lift the immunity of 11 current MEPs implicated in a large-scale fraud scheme involving agricultural subsidies via OPEKEPE.
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Finance Minister Sitharaman Presents 2026 Union Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, outlining India’s economic priorities and fiscal roadmap for the year. The budget impacts national development and policy.
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Turkey Parliament Scuffle Signals Deep Political Divisions
A physical confrontation erupted in Turkey’s parliament as opposition lawmakers tried to block the oath-taking of newly appointed Justice Minister Akin Gurlek, highlighting deep political tensions.
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Starmer Accuses Mandelson of Lying About Epstein Connections
Keir Starmer revealed Lord Mandelson misled officials about ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Vetting uncovered contact after Epstein’s 2008 conviction.
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Singapore Prepares for PM Wong’s Budget 2026 Amid Cost Concerns
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to deliver Singapore’s Budget 2026 on February 12, focusing on cost-of-living and employment issues following extensive public consultations.
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Mogotsi’s ‘Ridiculous’ Security Demands Stall Parliamentary Testimony
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi’s demands for Parliament to fund his private security detail are delaying his appearance before the Ad Hoc Committee, prompting calls for a subpoena amid broader concerns over witness cooperation.
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Singapore’s Workers’ Party Declines Premier’s Offer for Opposition Leader Role
Singapore’s Workers’ Party has rejected Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s invitation to nominate a new Leader of the Opposition, following the removal of former LO Pritam Singh. The party asserts the role should inherently belong to the leader of the largest…
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Jeffrey Siow: Singapore’s Temasek and GIC Returns Meet Government Expectations
Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow affirmed in Parliament on January 12, 2026, that the returns of Singapore’s sovereign wealth funds, Temasek and GIC, are ‘reasonable and within expectations,’ countering recent media reports questioning their performance.
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UK Politics in Flux: U-Turns, AI Deepfakes, and Greenland’s Geopolitical Storm
A turbulent week in UK politics saw the government execute another U-turn on business rates for pubs amidst wider hospitality sector anger, intensified its clash with Elon Musk’s X over AI-generated deepfakes, and navigated renewed international tensions surrounding Greenland.
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Incoming NMP Haresh Singaraju Clarifies PAP Affiliation Amidst Public Scrutiny
Incoming Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Dr. Haresh Singaraju has clarified his political affiliation after an old photo showing him in a People’s Action Party (PAP) T-shirt circulated online, sparking debate about the NMP scheme’s non-partisan nature.
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Conservative MP Scott Anderson Rejects Liberal Offer to Cross Floor, Vows Loyalty Amidst Carney Government’s Majority Bid
Conservative MP Scott Anderson has publicly rejected a Liberal offer to cross the floor, reaffirming his loyalty to constituents and the Conservative Party amidst the Carney government’s push for a parliamentary majority. His strong stance comes after two other MPs…