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Poland’s Allure for Tajikistan’s Exiles: Despite recent right-wing populist rule, Warsaw has become a base for the Central Asian country’s refugees and political ...
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Quick Glance: Poland's Appeal for Tajikistan's Exiles
- Asliddin Sherzamonov sought refuge from Tajikistan's oppression in Russia and then in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- The Pamiri minority from Tajikistan found sanctuary in Poland due to its liberal visa rules and proximity to Germany.
- Sherzamonov and other Pamiris in Poland work against the Rahmon regime while preserving their culture and traditions.
- Tajik opposition activities have established in Poland to counter Rahmon's rule and plan a democratic future for the country.
South Korea's liberal opposition wins absolute majority: South Korea's liberal opposition has won a landslide victory over the ruling party of conservative ...
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India begins voting in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term: The first of India's almost one billion voters cast ballots on Friday in the ...
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South Korea opposition wins landslide parliamentary vote in resounding blow to Yoon
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
Rishi Sunak's flagship smoking ban bill passes first hurdle despite cabinet opposition
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
Pro-China party earns landslide victory in Maldives parliamentary elections: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s party earned a landslide victory in ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected: Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/togo-approves-constitutional-reform-changing-how-president-is-elected
Exit poll puts South Korea's opposition ahead in parliamentary vote: South Korea's social-liberal opposition camp has a clear lead in the country's parliamentary ...
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Togo parliament approves contested constitutional reforms: Lawmakers in Togo approved changes to its constitution on Friday linked to presidential term limits ...
reuters.com/world/africa/togo-parliament-approves-contested-constitutional-reforms-2024-04-19/
The Turkish opposition’s stunning turnround: President Erdoğan must resist returning to populist policies, and stifling his competitors
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Quick Glance: The Turkish opposition’s remarkable transformation
- President Erdoğan should avoid reverting to populist policies and suppressing his competitors.
- In a remarkable shift in its fate, the opposition Republican People’s party (CHP) secured 38 percent of the national votes, while support for the AKP dropped to 35 percent.
- The outcomes of the local elections have demonstrated that millions of Turks still believe in the power of the ballot box and are willing to utilize it to express their dissatisfaction with the president and his AKP's governance.
- It is crucial for Erdoğan to maintain the economic course and resist any temptation to return to his detrimental past policies. This would have dire consequences for Turkey. Additionally, there should be no endeavor to utilize state tools to undermine the opposition's achievements.
Croatia’s Premier Vows to Form Majority After Electoral Setback: Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic forged ahead with forming a new government after ...
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Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic
- Croatians vote between PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic in parliamentary election
- Plenkovic and HDZ expected easy win, but Milanovic challenged them
- HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia
- Corruption accusations, allegations, and political discrepancies shape election campaign
South Korean Party Vows Access to US Bitcoin ETFs to Win Votes: Campaigning in South Korea’s parliamentary election has underlined the nation’s status as one of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-05/south-korean-party-pledges-access-to-us-bitcoin-etfs-in-race-for-votes
How Georgia's Ruling Party Is Using Laws On 'Foreign Agents' And 'Gay Propaganda' To Maintain Its Grip On Power
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Why a Labour super-majority is unlikely: By current polls, Labour is set for a super-majority, and more than 400 seats. But will voters cool on Keir Starmer ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-a-labour-super-majority-is-unlikely/
South Korea's Yoon joins early voting ahead of parliamentary elections: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol cast his ballot as two days of early voting for next ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-koreas-yoon-joins-early-voting-ahead-parliamentary-elections-2024-04-05/
Quick Glance: South Korea's Yoon participates in early voting for parliamentary elections
- President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his vote for the 22nd parliamentary election
- High turnout in early voting as ruling party aims to regain majority
- Opposition rejects controversial laws, Yoon hopes for success for his party
- Yoon and Han, both former prosecutors, central figures in the elections
Wetangula meets Gachagua amid pressure to wind up Ford Kenya: Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, Gachagua’s ally, defended the meeting, saying it should not be ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493271/wetangula-meets-gachagua-amid-pressure-to-wind-up-ford-kenya
Mum: It’s even more painful now: The country marked the 10th anniversary of its worst maritime disaster, when hundreds of schoolchildren died after the ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/17/mum-its-even-more-painful-now
Ally of Russia-friendly leader wins Slovakian presidential election: Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, known for his friendly stance towards Russia and ...
kyivindependent.com/ally-of-russia-friendly-leader-wins-slovakian-presidential-election/
Togo opposition calls for mass protest over legislative elections delay: Togo's opposition on Thursday called for a three-day mass protest to demonstrate against ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240405-togo-opposition-calls-for-mass-protest-over-legislative-elections-delay
Tanzania’s opposition, once flat on its back, is now on its knees: The next elections will be both uncompetitive and unfair
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/18/tanzanias-opposition-once-flat-on-its-back-is-now-on-its-knees
Labour Vows ‘Tax Dodger’ Crackdown to Fill Hole in Fiscal Plan: The UK’s opposition Labour Party pledged to tighten its proposed crackdown on non-domiciled ...
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South Korea’s Yoon left humbled by opposition election landslide: President Yoon Suk-yeol promises changes, top aides quit, after opposition parties sweep ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/south-koreas-yoon-humbled-after-opposition-wins-general-election-landslide
Lord Hoyle obituary: Veteran backbench MP admired as a skilful tactician who served as the chair of the parliamentary Labour party in the 1990s
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/07/lord-hoyle-doug-hoyle-obituary
Quick Glance: Sir Lindsay Hoyle devastated by father's passing
- Chorley MP and House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his father.
- Taking to Twitter, he announced the passing of his father, Lord Doug Hoyle, emphasizing that he passed away peacefully at home.
- He praised his father as a formidable figure and highlighted his dedication as a parliamentarian.
- Doug was primarily a family man and his absence will be keenly felt by his family and loved ones.
Ex-Rivers lawmaker demands Damagum’s resignation as PDP chair: Dagogo said it was instructive for Damagum to give way to usher in a more purposeful and ...
punchng.com/ex-rivers-lawmaker-demands-damagums-resignation-as-pdp-chair/
South Korean voters—and spring onions—rebuke the president: The failure of Yoon Suk-yeol’s party in parliamentary elections will make his last three years hard
economist.com/asia/2024/04/11/south-korean-voters-and-spring-onions-rebuke-the-president
UK parliament passes controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/uk-parliament-passes-controversial-bill-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda/
Suspect in Spain's face mask scandal holds silence in probe: An ex-ministerial aide, who is the key suspect in a Koldo Case corruption scandal that has ...
thelocal.es/20240423/suspect-in-spains-face-mask-scandal-holds-silence-in-probe
'Jungle’s monkeys': Bilawal blasts opposition for ‘unparliamentary’ conduct during president’s address
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Time to turn the page, overcome challenges: Zardari: ISLAMABAD: Braving a noisy protest by the PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council , President Asif Ali Zardari in ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1179937-time-to-turn-the-page-overcome-challenges-zardari
DPK leader to put livelihood matters at top of agenda for talks with Yoon: Livelihood issues are expected to top the agenda for the first-ever talks between ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_373109.html
Maldives' ruling party secures ‘supermajority' in parliamentary elections: Over 200,000 Maldivians took part in polls, with 326 candidates competing for 93 seats ...
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Bloomberg: Moldova's pro-Russian opposition parties establish anti-European bloc ahead of elections
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-moldovas-pro-russian-opposition-parties-establish-anti-european-political-bloc-ahead-of-elections/
How Turks stand out in their celebration of kids: Next Tuesday is National Sovereignty and Children's Day here in Türkiye, and for the occasion ...
dailysabah.com/life/how-turks-stand-out-in-their-celebration-of-kids/news
'Unparliamentary' language lands PTI-backed MNAs in trouble: National Assembly Speaker on Friday suspended membership of two Pakistan Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1180144-unparliamentary-language-lands-pti-backed-mna-in-trouble
Maldives: President Muizzu accused of corruption, opposition calls for probe : Ahead of the Maldives' parliamentary elections, opposition parties have ...
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Erdoğan vows 'necessary' post-election change at AK Party: Speaking at his ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AK Party) first parliamentary meeting after ...
dailysabah.com/politics/erdogan-vows-necessary-post-election-change-at-ak-party/news
Polish opposition politicians charged for defying ban on holding public office: The pair claim to be victims of "political repression" by the government.
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/18/polish-opposition-politicians-charged-for-defying-ban-on-holding-public-office/
Week in Review: Mafia, Oil and Elections: States captured by mafia, hope of striking oil and associated riches and unpredictable elections and their aftermath ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/04/19/week-in-review-mafia-oil-and-elections/
Almost 600 people targeted with Pegasus spyware under former Polish government: Although many targets were legitimate, there were "too many cases" in which ...
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/16/almost-600-people-targeted-with-pegasus-spyware-under-former-polish-government/
Kuwait emir picks Sheikh Ahmad to form new government: Sheikh Mishal tasked the former oil minister with forming a new government, state media reported ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642096
General elections: Campaigning ends for 102 seats going to polls in phase 1: The election campaigning for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections concluded at 3 ...
business-standard.com/elections/lok-sabha-election/ls-polls-campaigning-ends-for-phase-1-with-102-seats-across-21-states-uts-124041700776_1.html
European Parliament narrowly approves sweeping asylum reform | DPA: The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted sweeping reforms of the European Union's ...
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Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy
- The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.
- The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.
- Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.
- Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.
Stratford’s Labour parliamentary candidate pledges not to be an absent MP: Seyi Agboola has his sights set on representing the Stratford constituency in ...
stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/stratfords-labour-parliamentary-candidate-pledges-not-to-be-an-absent-mp/
Kalu renovates schools in Isikwuato local government: It was jubilation galore as the senator representing Abia North senatorial district at the National ...
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TOM EATON | The DA has gifted RISE much more than the best PR guru ever could: The official opposition's decision to go after Songezo Zibi and his RISE ...
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Croatia parliamentary election pits PM against president: Croatia heads to the polls on Wednesday (17 April) for parliamentary elections that have centred around ...
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Term limit proposed for opposition leader - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: TERM limits should be set for the opposition leader as well as the President and the ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/16/term-limit-proposed-for-opposition-leader/
Breakaway Factions Could Erode Support of Parent Parties in Maldivian Elections: The split between the MDP and The Democrats, for example, could undermine the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/breakaway-factions-could-erode-support-of-parent-parties-in-maldivian-elections/
South Korea's scandal-plagued opposition leader is election's big winner: SEOUL: The big winner in South Korea's parliamentary election is the country's most ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/south-korea-elections-lee-jae-myung-parliament-4257311
Israeli parliamentary delegation calls for support after Iran's attack - Focus Taiwan
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Main opposition wins resounding majority in crushing defeat for ruling party: ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372463.html
India election: with Modi’s BJP ‘hell-bent’ on a massive win, secularism hangs by a thread
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3258845/india-election-modis-bjp-hell-bent-massive-win-secularism-hangs-thread
South Korean opposition wins parliamentary vote in landslide: South Korea's liberal opposition party has won a landslide majority in the country's ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/641994
Poland's opposition PiS bounces back in local elections: PiS comes out as largest party 6 months after losing national elections
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Quick Glance: Conservative PiS Leads Local Elections, Shakes Tusk's Power in Poland
- Conservative opposition PiS party leads in local elections in Poland, with Tusk's Civic Coalition dominating big cities.
- PiS secured 33.7% and Tusk's party 31.9%, contrary to pre-election polls.
- PiS aims to win upcoming EU and presidential elections before the next general election.
- Voter turnout was lower at 51.5%, reflecting potential political shifts in Poland.
Parti Québécois steps up security for weekend political council: Party cites increase in threats against elected officials and the history of threats against the ...
montrealgazette.com/news/politics/parti-quebecois-steps-up-security-for-weekend-political-council
FIQ nurses reject agreement in principle with Quebec on new contract: Union members voted 61 per cent against ratifying and the participation rate was high with ...
montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/fiq-nurses-reject-agreement-in-principle-with-quebec-on-new-contract
Rhetoric with no policy, vision with no detail: Dutton and Albanese have big gaps to fill
theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2024/apr/13/rhetoric-with-no-policy-vision-with-no-detail-dutton-and-albanese-have-big-gaps-to-fill
Akşener ‘infiltrated’ opposition alliance with Erdoğan’s instruction, former İYİ MP suggests
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Quick Glance: Akşener Allegedly Infiltrated Opposition Alliance on Erdogan's Orders
- Former İYİ Party deputy Aytun Çıray suggested that party leader Meral Akşener 'infiltrated' the opposition alliance Table of Six with President Erdoğan's instruction.
- Çıray mentioned that Erdoğan began influencing the İYİ Party after the successful 2019 local elections where the opposition won Istanbul and Ankara municipalities.
- He emphasized the possibility of direct infiltration at the highest level and the likelihood of more information surfacing in the future.
- Akşener's temporary departure from the alliance before the 2023 elections raised questions about the unity of the alliance and potentially played a role in Kılıçdaroğlu's defeat against Erdoğan.
(2nd LD) Voters hit the polls in parliamentary elections: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans went to the polls Wednesday in crucial...
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South Korea Election Hinges on Urban Voters and Inflation Worries: The battlegrounds for South Korea’s parliamentary elections that will determine how much power ...
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You are on the right track with language and secularism policies, French PM tells Quebec
montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/you-are-on-the-right-track-with-language-and-secularism-policies-french-pm-tells-quebec
Opinions divided on renewal of notwithstanding clause shielding Bill 21: In a replay of the 2019 debate on secularism at the National Assembly ...
montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/opinions-divided-on-renewal-of-notwithstanding-clause-shielding-bill-21
Main opposition secures large majority in elections, crushes ruling party : The April 10 general elections saw the country's highest voter participation in 32 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372467.html
Togo bans protests against arrest of opposition activists, constitutional reform | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/10/togo-bans-protests-against-arrest-of-opposition-activist-constitutional-reform/
PM says gov't will 'humbly' accept general election results: The exit poll results of Wednesday's general elections, indicating a landslide victory ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372473.html
Ex-PPP leader wins his first parliamentary seat : Lee Nak-yon, a veteran politician and a former prime minister, suffered a crushing defeat in Wednesday's ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372461.html
Lord Hoyle obituary: Labour backbencher and parliamentary party chairman: Trade unionist made for political opposition whose son became Speaker of the Commons
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CAA unacceptable to Assam's indigenous people: AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi: The indigenous people of Assam can never accept the CAA, which will be a critical ...
business-standard.com/elections/lok-sabha-election/caa-unacceptable-to-assam-s-indigenous-people-ajp-chief-lurinjyoti-gogoi-124041000321_1.html
Georgian Ruling Party To Introduce Foreign Agent Law - Again: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18622-georgian-ruling-party-to-introduce-foreign-agent-law-again
Togo: Consultation between MPs and traditional leaders begin over constitutional review | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/09/togo-consultation-between-mps-and-traditional-leaders-begin-over-constitutional-review/
YLE: Social Democrats overtakes National Coalition for first time since November: Support for the Social Democrats, the largest opposition party in the Finnish ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25077-yle-social-democrats-overtakes-national-coalition-for-first-time-since-november.html
Explained | Key issues in South Korea's election and how it works
deccanherald.com/world/explained-key-issues-in-south-koreas-election-and-how-it-works-2970552
The parliament of 1973 set an example we need to follow: The first Bangladeshi parliament marked an ideal beginning.
thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/the-parliament-1973-set-example-we-need-follow-3583931
Rival parties make last-minute pitches in Seoul metropolitan area: Rival parties intensified efforts to appeal to voters in the pivotal swing battlegrounds of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372315.html
Over 31% of eligible voters cast ballots in South Korea early voting: People who could not vote in early voting will cast their ballots next week on Wednesday
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Bilawal asks opposition to act responsibly amid challenges: ISLAMABAD: Providing constructive guidance to the opposition, Chairman Pakistan People’s Party ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1176189-bilawal-asks-opposition-to-act-responsibly-amid-challenges
Only Senate can reverse Ningi’s suspension – Spokesperson: The spokesperson for the Senate, Yemi Adaramodu, said only the Upper Legislative body has the right to ...
punchng.com/only-senate-can-reverse-ningis-suspension-spokesperson/
Tempe and the lost year: “At Tempe, our country collided with all that plagues it,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during the no-confidence motion ...
ekathimerini.com/opinion/1235683/tempe-and-the-lost-year/
1 in 5 voters cast ballots as 2nd day of early voting gets under way: As the April 10 general election day looms just around the corner, political parties are ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372200.html
South Korea sees rush of early voters for next week's parliamentary polls: Around 44.28M eligible voters set to elect 300-members of National Assembly on April ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/south-korea-sees-rush-of-early-voters-for-next-weeks-parliamentary-polls-3680718
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