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Israeli lawmakers overwhelmingly advanced a bill to dissolve parliament, potentially triggering early elections and intensifying political uncertainty for Prime Minister Netanyahu. This move stems from growing coalition strains, particularly over military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox parties. Opposition leaders have declared the election campaign has begun, anticipating a closely contested vote.

A government bill linking women's reservation to a landmark seat expansion in the parliament and state assemblies was defeated on the floor of the Lok Sabha. The opposition called it a victory against delimitation "by the backdoor." Here is what the bill sought to do, why it collapsed, and what the constitutional fight over representation will look like next.

As women voters outnumber men in most states going to the polls, parties are tailoring welfare promises around them — even as their representation in legislatures remains strikingly low.

The measure marks a significant win for the country’s far-right bloc and reflects a tougher posture toward Palestinians following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack and the subsequent war in Gaza. While capital punishment has long existed in Israeli law, it has been carried out only twice in the country’s 78-year history.

Trump says he is “absolutely” considering leaving Nato. But can a US president actually do it — and what would it mean for Europe, global security, and India if the alliance begins to unravel?

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to announce a ministry cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday afternoon as he seeks to shore up support for his political agenda from a powerful bloc of lawmakers, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Australia has banned social media for under-16s. Many other nations are following suit. Denmark, France, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Slovenia, Spain, and the UK are planning or discussing similar restrictions. These moves aim to protect young users from cyberbullying, addiction, and mental health issues. Governments believe social media companies need stronger regulations to safeguard children online.

A New Zealand parliamentary committee suggests suspending three Maori lawmakers. They performed a haka to protest a bill. The bill aimed to redefine the nation's founding document. The committee deemed their actions contemptuous. The lawmakers face unprecedented penalties. The speaker will allow debate before the vote. The Maori party criticizes the process. The bill sparked controversy over Maori rights.

CPM and Forward Bloc on Monday declared their support for incumbent Hamid Ansari in the vice-presidential poll but another Left party RSP has decided to abstain.

EU lawmakers and governments continue to negotiate landmark rules governing artificial intelligence. They have reached a provisional deal on regulating generative AI systems like ChatGPT. However, debates on the use of AI in biometric surveillance and source code access are ongoing. The discussions have been intense, with delegates running out of food and coffee. The EU is racing against time to finalize the draft rules, which could serve as a blueprint for other governments in regulating AI.

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun designated Sunni Muslim politician Saad al-Hariri as prime minister on Thursday to form a new government to tackle the worst crisis since the country's 1975-1990 civil war.