The UK Parliament welcomed this week an influx of Generation Z lawmakers, a cohort comprising individuals born between approximately 1995 and 2012. Nine of the ten new Gen Z MPs represent the Labour Party, including the first lawmakers born in the 2000s. This marks a significant generational shift, reflecting the changing demographics and priorities of the electorate. On Tuesday, July 9, the British parliament met for the first time since British Prime Minister Keir Starmer secured a sizable majority in the previous week's election. Following the traditional order of business, PM Starmer,
On July 10, the military-appointed Upper House was replaced by 200 new senators approved by Thailand's Election Commission (EC). Introducing a new legislative body, this action may make governance for the ruling Pheu Thai Party more difficult. The new Senate will continue to review laws and select important members of powerful institutions like the European Community and Constitutional Court, but it will not vote on the prime minister's approval. Sawaeng Boonmee, secretary-general of the EC, blamed complaints that required investigation for the wait times in revealing the Senate e
On a two-day visit to Austria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Vienna from Moscow. This is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Austria in more than 40 years, since Indira Gandhi's visit in 1983. PM Modi will discuss geopolitical issues and look for ways to strengthen bilateral ties during his visit. He is scheduled to meet with Chancellor Karl Nehammer and President Alexander Van der Bellen. Nehammer, the prime minister, will also speak to Austrian and Indian business executives. To establish a stronger alliance, PM Modi stressed the importance of sharing the ideals of de
The Philippines Air Force arrived in northern Australia for its first overseas deployment in six decades, participating in the Pitch Black War games alongside U.S. and Australian troops. Twenty nations and 140 aircraft, along with four Philippine FA-50 fighter jets and 162 troops, gathered in the Northern Territory, which provides vast airspace for advanced combat training. Air Commodore Pete Robinson of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) emphasised the importance of the Philippines' first overseas deployment since 1963. There is enough airspace in the Northern Territory to support acti
At President Vladimir Putin's request, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Moscow's Atom Centre in a major step to deepen Indo-Russian nuclear energy cooperation. Following the announcement of intentions to build six more nuclear power units in India, Rosatom, the state nuclear enterprise of Russia, made this visit. The visit by Prime Minister Modi highlights the strategic alliance between Russia and India, especially in the energy industry. Modi talked about the prospects for more cooperation and developments in nuclear technology while giving a tour of the Atom Centre. India's dedicatio
PM Modi arrived in Moscow for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking the beginning of his two-day visit to Russia. In 2019, he received Russia's highest state honour, the "Order of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First." Indian diaspora people gathered at The Carlton Hotel to greet him with Indian flags, posters and shouts of "Modi Modi." Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met him. To commemorate his arrival, performers dressed in Indian garb performed. President Vladimir Putin invited Modi, who stated that he was looking forward to strengthening the "Special and Privi
According to Defence Minister Minoru Kihara, Japan wants to strengthen its security relationships on a trilateral and quadrilateral basis with the US, Australia, and the Philippines. This declaration was given at a joint news conference in Manila after Japan and the Philippines signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) permitting the deployment of troops for operations and training. Japan's defence and foreign ministers are in Manila on Monday for "two-plus-two" negotiations with their Philippine counterparts. After being approved by legislators in both nations, the deal, which was wor
New Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild Britain after Labour's landslide victory ended 14 years of Conservative rule. When speaking outside Number 10 Downing Street, Starmer emphasised the importance of restoring public confidence in politics by stating that "actions, not words, can heal this lack of trust." He pledged to put the nation above the party, assuring all Britons that his government would work for them regardless of their choice in politics. There was applause for Starmer, echoing Tony Blair's victory in 1997. He noted the difficulties that lay ahead, pointing to the
Emilie Chandler, a moderate, is still in a three-way contest for her parliamentary constituency in Magny-en-Vexin, raising the possibility of a far-right win. The far-right National Rally (RN) needs to win Chandler's Val d'Oise constituency to gain a majority in Sunday's election. Candidates that receive at least 12.5% of the vote in France's election system can advance to the second round, which frequently helps the extreme right. Chandler, who came in third place with 25% of the first-round votes, continues despite her limited chances, justifying her choice as essential to her constituen
In Keir Starmer's cabinet, Angela Rayner has been named Britain's next Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Levelling Up. Well-known for her tremendous political clout, her goal is to successfully direct the administration. Rayner, a Stockport native born in 1980, grew up on a council estate before dropping out of school when she was sixteen and expecting her first child. After overcoming early obstacles, she went on to serve as a carer and union representative before becoming the North West convenor for Unison, which represents 200,000 people. As the