Leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Benue State have strongly opposed the move by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to withdraw recognition of the party’s leadership under Senator David Mark, describing the action as unacceptable and politically motivated. The par»»»

The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte will not oppose should the House of Representatives gather sufficient votes to impeach her and transmit the complaints to the Senate for the trial proper, Atty. Michael Poa said Monday.Poa, spo ... »»»

The US Senate on Friday passed legislation that will unlock funds to pay tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers who were forced to go five weeks without pay as the White House and Congress quibbled over immigration enforcement and funding. Friday's bill, which pas»»»

In a political earthquake that has stunned South Asia, 35-year-old former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah — popularly known as “Balen” — has led the insurgent Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to an overwhelming parliamentary victory in Nepal. The election followed months of political turmoil and youth-»»»

A new Republican-sponsored bill in the U.S. Congress takes aim at Canada's attempts to force foreign streaming companies such as Netflix and Disney+ to pay into Canadian funds for domestic content production. The proposed legislation could pave the way for the United States to impose new tariffs on»»»

KATHMANDU – Mrs Rachana Khatiwada is busy responding to congratulatory calls from relatives and well-wishers. Yet, she finds herself unable to feel happy. She is the mother of 23-year-old Rasik Khatiwada, a native of Kavre, who was killed during the Gen Z movement on Sept 8, 2025. On March 15, Mrs »»»

Women dragged from cars, slammed to the ground, and assaulted by heavily armed and masked men in combat armor; people shot for making videos of those masked men; small children abducted; tens of thousands of people imprisoned in disgusting conditions in a rapidly expanding network of concentration »»»

close Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Minnesota Democrat whose retort to a Republican about potential "benefit[s] of shoplifting" during a hearing on worker misclassification defended the exchange as sarcasm gone awry. During a Minnesota House Workforce and Labor Committee heari»»»

AdvertisementNepalAsiaSouth AsiaNepali ex-rapper will form government after landslide election winBalendra Shah emerged as a leading figure in the 2025 uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli 2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenAssociated PressPublished: 7:00pm, 8 Mar 2026A Nepali political »»»

Nepali Election Commission officials on Saturday confirmed that rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had unseated Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli their parliamentary constituency. The campaign rocked Nepal's established political heavyweights, harnessing a wave of support unleashed by the September »»»

Nepal’s rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah grinned and flashed a victory sign on Saturday as Election Commission officials confirmed he had defeated veteran leader KP Sharma Oli in their parliamentary constituency. The 35-year-old’s party is also seemingly headed for a landslide victory nationa»»»

Preliminary and partial results released Saturday showed a new political party led by an ex-rapper is in front in Nepal's parliamentary election, the country's first since last year's youth-led revolt. The Rastriya Swatantra, or National Independent, party, had already won 60 of 165 directly electe»»»

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) election candidate Balendra Shah collects a certificate following his parliamentary election win in Nepal’s Jhapa district. (AFP pic) JHAPA: Nepal’s rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah grinned and flashed a V for victory sign on Saturday as Election Commission offi»»»

Ahead of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Kudirat kekere-Ekun; the first female president of Nigeria Academy of Science, Prof. Ekanem Ikpi Braide; and former Minister of Transport, Amb. Kema Chikwe, are among disti ... »»»

Kathmandu [Nepal], March 6 (ANI): Hundreds of supporters took to the streets across Nepal, singing, dancing, and celebrating as former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra Shah's party, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), claimed an absolute two-thirds majority in the parliamentary election i»»»

0 Dhanusha 3, Madhesh Election 2082 Result Live: The vote counting is in progress in Nepal after the country conducted its Federal Parliament Election 2082 (2026) on March 5. The election is of critical importance since it is the first election in the country after the youth-led protests in 2025, w»»»

The 2025 Australian federal election was defined by its many shock results, from the Labor Party’s thumping victory to the Liberals’ considerable losses. Another defining feature of this election were the setbacks experienced by the Greens, who lost three seats in the House of Representatives. This»»»

Complete results might not be known for a week, but trends expected to begin emerging on Friday. Nepalese have voted in elections to elect a new parliament amid hopes for change nearly six months after deadly Gen Z protests forced Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli to resign. Counting at most »»»

Add TNIE As A Trusted Source KATHMANDU: Nepalese citizens on Thursday morning started to reach polling booths in all 165 constituencies amid tight security to cast their vote in the crucial general election, the first since a violent Gen Z protest that toppled the K P Sharma Oli-led government last»»»

Voting for Nepal's 2026 general election officially commenced on Thursday morning, with citizens arriving at polling stations like the Annapurna Vinayak School in Kathmandu to cast their ballots. The atmosphere reflected a mix of civic duty and a desire for structural change, as voters expressed a »»»

MANADO, KOMPAS – The North Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office is examining the Regent of Siau Tagulandang Biaro, Chyntia Ingrid Kalangit, as a witness in the alleged corruption of funds intended for victims of the eruption of Mount Ruang in April 2024. No suspects have been established in this alleg»»»

- The House of Representatives (DPR) member Lasarus stated that the issue of the DPR supporting the closure of minimarkets, such as Alfamart and Indomaret, on social media is incorrect and baseless. The Chairperson of DPR Commission V said that the discourse about the spread of minimarkets on socia»»»

A video circulated online in February 2026 that internet users claimed showed U.S. Rep. Randy Fine, a Florida Republican, illegally voting on behalf of absent representatives in the Florida House, where he served from 2016 to 2024. It was unclear when the video, which previously circulated in April»»»

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The U.S. government was headed toward a partial shutdown on Friday (January 30) , as Congress appeared unlikely to approve a deal that would keep a wide swath of operations funded past a midnight deadline. After hours of delay, the U.S. Senate passed the spending package by a bipartisan vote of 71 »»»

Aqra bil- Malti The Constitutional Court has upheld the appeal by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), overturning the First Court’s judgment which had declared that Brian Tonna’s fundamental rights were violated when he testified b»»»

A Colombian plane that vanished minutes after takeoff crashed near the Venezuelan border, killing all 15 people on board, including a prominent politician. A Beechcraft 1900 operated by Colombia's state-owned airline Satena took off Wednesday morning from Cúcuta bound for Ocaña, but lost contact ju»»»

BOGOTA, Colombia, Jan 29, (AP): A small plane crashed Wednesday in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board including a member of congress, authorities said. Satena, the state-owned airline that operated the flight, said local officials in th»»»

A Satena Airlines aircraft in Maiquetia, La Guaira State, Venezuela (AFP-Yonhap) BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A small plane crashed Wednesday in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board including a member of congress, authorities said. Satena, the»»»

KATHMANDU: Nepal's Election Commission said on Wednesday (Jan 28) it is ready to hold elections as planned, despite concerns over weather conditions in high-altitude Himalayan regions when the vote takes place on Mar 5. The poll follows deadly anti-corruption protests in September that toppled the »»»

KATHMANDU, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Nepal's Election Commission said Wednesday it is ready to hold elections as planned, despite concerns over weather conditions in high-altitude Himalayan regions when the vote takes place on March 5. The poll follows deadly anti-corruption protests in September th»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet on Friday approved a decision to dissolve the 465-seat House of Representatives. Although prime ministers are constitutionally empowered to dissolve the lower house, this marks the first such move at the start of a regular Diet session in 60 years. A»»»

(L-R) House of Representatives Sara Elago, Antonio Tinio and Louise Co show the documents as endorsers of the impeachment complaint against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, suburban Manila on January 22, 2026. (Photo by TED ALJIBE / AFP) Members »»»

Legislation enabling a three-year extension of the flagship US-Africa trade scheme will now head to the Senate for approval. The US House of Representatives has passed a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), offering a potential lifeline for the US’s flag ... »»»

SANAA, Jan. 11 (YPA) – The Sanaa-based House of Representatives warned against what it described as suspicious moves and treacherous actions by Rashad al-Alimi, acting under the title of head of the Presidential Leadership Council, accusing him of brazenly attempting to place Yemen under the truste»»»

. Indian American physician Dr Tina Shah has entered the race for the Democratic nomination in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, becoming the only Indian American among several Democrats seeking the party ticket.“I am so proud of the support our campaign has earned,” Shah said in a statement»»»

  Following the boat accident that claimed 29 lives in the Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has paid a sympathy visit to the survivors and the families of the deceased. The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, I ... »»»

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Election Commission of Thailand has announced voter registration procedures for referendum voting outside designated polling areas, overseas, and at special polling stations. This follows the Prime Minister’s designation of 8 February 2026 as the national referendum date, wh»»»

“You’re gonna lose the House. You may keep the Senate. I’ll take that,” the Fox News host predicted. Fox News host Jesse Watters threw in the towel for Republicans on Wednesday, nearly a year ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, predicting the GOP will lose control of the House of Representatives t»»»

Libya’s House of Representatives Defence and National Security Committee has issued a stark warning over what it described as “manipulation and serious violations” within the Civil Registry Authority, saying the breaches have allowed foreign nationals to unlawfully obtain Libyan national ID numbers»»»

MANILA – Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary (DPWH) Vince Dizon echoed the challenge of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co to return to the country and face the allegations against him regarding ghost and substandard flood control ... »»»

Member of the US House of Representatives Marlin Stutzman affirmed that American companies are eager to make significant investments in Syria’s infrastructure, energy, and banking sectors. In a post on the X platform, Stutzman said that “a free Syria could be a haven for American companies’ investm»»»

House Democrats on Wednesday released emails that they said raised new questions about US President Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and how much he knew about Epstein's abuse of underage girls, while the swearing-in of a new Democrat kicked off a fresh fight in Congress over further disclosu»»»

The White House voiced optimism Wednesday that the longest government shutdown in US history would draw to a close later in the evening as lawmakers on Capitol Hill appeared poise to send the deal to President Donald Trump's desk. "Tonight, thanks to Republicans, the White House is very hopeful tha»»»

The longest-ever US government shutdown moved forward Monday toward an eventual resolution, after several Democratic senators broke ranks to join Republicans in a 60-40 vote passing a compromise deal — sparking intra-party backlash. Since October 1, the first day of the shutdown, more than a millio»»»

Democratic congressman Jared Golden has announced his retirement, saying he will not be running for re-election in his battleground Maine district. The 43-year-old cited political violence and extreme polarisation in the US as reasons why he is leaving office, penning an opinion piece published in »»»

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The US Congressional Budget Office, an independent and non-partisan institution for examining government financial issues, announced that the current federal government shutdown in the country is causing an irreparable economic loss of about $7 billion per month. Accordin»»»

… endorses Tinubu, Ododo for second term The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has said that nobody can unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inthe 2027 general election. Speaking in Lokoja on Saturday during the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term and the Governor »»»

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (L), Vivek Ramaswamy and Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla. (R), visited Donald Trump's criminal trial in 2024. On Wednesday, Johnson brushed off questions about a restraining order against Mills granted on Tuesday. File Pool Photo by Justin Lane/UPI | License Photo Oct. 15 (»»»

Australia is an important partner for Romania in the Indo-Pacific region, Romanian National Defence Minister Ionut Mosteanu conveyed on Monday, following a meeting with Milton Dick, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia, who is on an official visit to Romania."We share the same value»»»

By Staff, Agencies A bipartisan coalition in the US Senate has voted to repeal two longstanding Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMFs) that enabled American military action in Iraq, marking a major step toward curbing expansive presidential war powers. In a voice vote, senators approv»»»

According to an internal memo which SaharaReporters obtained, dated October 2, addressed to Chairman, Senate Services and signed by Brig-Gen Etido E Ekρο (retd), the long corridor passing the front of the Senate President's office from the White House lobby would be restricted to the senators and m»»»

Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times, The House of Representatives on Sept. 17 rejected a bid to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) for comments she made about conservative influencer Charlie Kirk following his assassination. The censure motion, brought by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), would have»»»

Temanggung, C Java (ANTARA) - Tobacco is among eight plantation commodities included in a strategic commodities bill being drafted by Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR), a lawmaker said Saturday. “Tobacco is the eighth commodity proposed in the draft law,” said Sofyan Dedy Ardyanto, a membe»»»

SYDNEY – An Australian politician convicted of rape is fighting – from his jail cell – to remain a member of the New South Wales (NSW) state parliament.Gareth Ward was last month found guilty of sexually assaulting two young men, aged 18 and 24, at his home between 2013 and 2015, and is now in cust»»»

As part of Egypt’s ongoing humanitarian support to the Palestinian people, the Abu El-Enein Foundation for Social and Cultural Work continues its intensive work to launch the 11th relief convoy to Gaza. This effort falls under the alliance of the National Alliance for Civil and Developmental Work, »»»

Mohamed Abou El-Soud, CEO of the Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE), has welcomed a delegation from the South African Society of Bank Officials (SASBO), led by Tsitsi Maphatsoe, during their visit to Egypt. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and explore opportunities for joint cooperat»»»

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved bipartisan legislation to strengthen, support and authorize funding through 2029 for the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes appropriations for the Service through fiscal year 2029. These authorizations will »»»

Republicans in Congress are reviving a controversial push to alter a key set of census numbers that are used to determine how presidents and members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected. Ratified after the Civil War, the 14th Amendment says the "whole number of persons in each state" mu»»»

Maltese craftsmanship was hailed as a cornerstone of the nation's identity during the official opening of the Maltese Artisan Exhibition at the Parliament Foyer this week. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Anġlu Farrugia, who inaugurated the event, emphasized the deep cultural significan»»»

The retiring former Liberal minister in May launched action in the Federal Court against the Commonwealth, with the crux of the claim over the $2.4m compensation payment to Brittany Higgins in 2022.Senator Reynolds argued the payment was “publicly affirming” of Ms Higgins allegations agai ... »»»

Manila: The Philippine Senate voted Tuesday to send the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte back to the House of Representatives, a decision one senator called a "functional dismissal". Duterte was charged by the House in early February on charges including graft, corruption and an»»»

Mater Dei Hospital carried out 17 gender-affirming surgeries since 2020, Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela told parliament last week. According to data tabled in the House of Representatives, three people had an orchiectomy—removal of testicles—while 13 individuals had their breast removed, known in»»»

Nigeria's Senate passed four tax reform bills on Friday aimed at boosting government revenue, nearing completion of a plan that has faced criticism and pushback from within President Bola Tinubu's ruling All Progressives Congress. After ending costly subsidies and twice devaluing the naira currency»»»

Voters in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) have ousted the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) party, electing the United National Congress’ (UNC) Kamla Persad-Bissessar as prime minister of the twin-island Caribbean nation. The victory marks a remarkable comeback for Persad-Bissesar, 73, who previous»»»

MANILA: The Philippine president has signed into law the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, recognizing the right of Filipino Muslims to bury their dead in accordance with their faith. The new law, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. this week, ensures that deceased Muslims are buried with respect»»»

— Australians will go to the polls on May 3 for general elections with high costs of living and a shortage of housing likely weighing against the government as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s center-left Labor Party seeks a second three-year term. Albanese drove to Governor-General Sam Mostyn’s o»»»

Thailand is taking a bold step towards protecting victims of sexual harassment and privacy violations with a groundbreaking new bill that grants victims direct access to the courts—bypassing the slow bureaucratic process that has long delayed justice. Patcharin Samsiripong, Vice Chairwoman of the H»»»

A controversial plan by U.S. Senate Republicans to make President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent by ignoring the cost to the deficit is raising warnings from party fiscal hawks and independent analysts of a potential “debt spiral” that could undermine economic growth. Top Senate Republicans»»»

Q: Is it true that under the SAVE Act married women will not be able to register to vote if their married name doesn’t match their birth certificate? A: The proposed SAVE Act instructs states to establish a process for people whose legal name doesn’t match their birth certificate to provide additio»»»

MANILA, Feb 5 — Philippine lawmakers today voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, who has fallen out spectacularly with the country’s leader, paving the way for a Senate trial that could see her removed from office. While specifics of the impeachment were not divulged, the vote follows the f»»»

Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives representing Aba North and South under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has addressed his involvement in a widely publicized incident with a Bol ... »»»

US Congress passed a controversial anti-immigration bill that could pave the way for newly inaugurated President Donald Trump to issue mass deportations, human rights advocates warned. The Laken Riley Act, named after a Georgia nursing student murdered last year by a Venezuelan national living in t»»»

The House of Representatives on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the detention of illegal immigrants who are accused of theft and violent crimes. The measure was passed by a vote of 263 to 156 with 46 Democrats defying their party leadership and supporting the bill. It marks th»»»