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South China Morning Postpolitics2 hrs ago
Malaysia’s Upper House Approves Cybercrimes Bill 2026
The Dewan Negara passed the legislation on July 20 after lower house approval earlier in the month. It will replace the 1997 Computer Crimes Act once it receives royal assent.
The Japan Timesworld7 hrs ago
Japan Lower House Members' Average Assets Reach ¥32.78 Million
A Jiji Press tally reported by The Japan Times showed the 465 lawmakers elected in February held average assets of ¥32.78 million. The figure increased ¥6.09 million from the prior disclosure. Twenty-seven members reported holdings above ¥100 million while 83 listed none.
Japan Timesworld2 days ago
Japan's Lower House Extends Diet Session to July 25
The House of Representatives approved an eight-day extension on July 17. The move leaves three days for debate on a secondary capital bill proposed by the Japan Innovation Party.
The Independentpolitics4 days ago
Japan's Upper House Passes Revisions to Imperial Succession Law
Japan's upper house voted July 17 to approve changes allowing princesses to remain in the imperial family after marriage. The lower house had passed the measures days earlier.
world3 days agoUpdated
Japan Parliament Amends Imperial House Law on Succession and Titles
The upper house approved the bill on 17 July 2026 after lower house passage the prior week. It permits adoptions of distant male relatives and lets women retain status after marriage outside the family while leaving the male-only throne rule unchanged.
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The Japan Timespolitics5 days ago
Japan Parliament Expected to Extend Session for Backup Capital Bill
The ruling coalition plans to request a session extension of up to 10 days by Friday to pass legislation on a backup capital. The bill cleared the Lower House on Wednesday.
israelnationalnews.compolitics7 days ago
German Upper House Approves Bill to Criminalize Denial of Israel's Right to Exist, Pending Lower-House Vote
zerohedge.com reported that Germany's Bundesrat approved a bill making public denial of Israel's right to exist or calls for its abolition a crime punishable by up to five years in prison. The measure expands Section 130 of the criminal code and advances to the lower house. Criti…
news.sky.compolitics7 days ago
Australian dwelling values fell 0.4 percent in June while Shadow Minister cites migration and building shortfalls
Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg said he supports lower house prices if they improve affordability for young buyers. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said Australia faces an economic crisis and that he would not meet far-right podcaster Tommy Robinson.
jns.orgworld8 days ago
German upper house backs bill to criminalize denial of Israel's right to exist
Germany's Bundesrat approved legislation that would make public denial of Israel's right to exist or calls for its elimination punishable by up to five years in prison. The measure now moves to the lower house for consideration.
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The Japan Timespolitics11 days ago
Lower House Passes Bills Allowing Princesses to Remain After Marriage
The Lower House approved legislation on Friday that permits female imperial family members to retain their status after marriage and allows male members of former branches to rejoin through adoption. The bills now move to the Upper House for final review before the current parlia…
Japan Timesworld12 days ago
Japanese Academics Petition Against Flag Desecration Bill That Cleared Lower House
A group of 148 legal academics submitted a petition on July 9 opposing a bill that would criminalize damaging the national flag. The measure cleared the Lower House last week and could reach the Upper House later in July.
Japan Timespolitics13 days ago
LDP and JIP agree to delay bill reducing Lower House seats
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura agreed Tuesday evening to postpone debate on a bill to reduce Lower House seats until after the current parliamentary session. Neither leader provided details of the agreement after their seven-min…
The Japan Timesworld25 days ago
Lower House committee approves bill banning national flag desecration
A Lower House committee approved legislation Friday that would criminalize publicly damaging or defacing Japan's national flag. The measure now moves to a plenary vote next week.
azernews.azpolitics25 days ago
Romanian Chamber of Deputies Advances Unification Bill to Senate
Romania's lower house allowed a bill to begin unification talks with Moldova to pass after 45 days without objection. The measure now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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nypost.comworld26 days ago
Japan Passes Bill Setting Speed and Alcohol Limits for Dangerous Driving Charges
Japan's lower house approved legislation Thursday that defines numerical thresholds for charging drivers with dangerous driving causing death or injury. The measure sets speed and alcohol limits and is scheduled to take effect this summer.
The Japan Timesworld27 days ago
Japan's Lower House Committee Begins Debate on Flag Desecration Bill
The Cabinet Committee of the House of Representatives opened substantive discussions on legislation that would impose up to two years in prison or fines of up to ¥200,000 for publicly damaging the national flag in ways causing extreme public discomfort. The bill was jointly submi…
france24.compolitics29 days ago
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins 438 Seats in Parliament
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party secured 438 seats in the 547-seat lower house, according to results released Sunday by the National Election Board. The outcome gives the party a majority well above the 274 seats required.
tass.compolitics29 days ago
Prime Minister Takaichi Says Food Tax Cut Will Last Two Years Then Return to 8%
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a Lower House budget committee on Monday that any consumption tax reduction on food and beverages would revert after two years. She called the measure a temporary bridge to a refundable tax credit program.
reason.compolitics29 days ago
Brazil Chamber of Deputies Passes Amendment to Cut Workweek to 40 Hours
The lower house approved a constitutional change that would require two paid rest days and reduce the weekly hours cap from 44 to 40. The measure now moves to the Senate.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics32 days ago
Zimbabwe Lower House Passes Bill Extending Presidential Terms
Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament approved a constitutional amendment that would lengthen presidential terms from five to seven years and replace direct presidential elections with selection by parliament. The measure now advances to the senate.
Japan Timesworld39 days ago
Lower House Panel Approves Bill to Reform Japan Retrial System
The Judicial Affairs Committee passed a government bill revising the Code of Criminal Procedure on June 12, 2026. The measure adds a five-year review of evidence-use rules and heads to the full Lower House next week.
japantimes.co.jppolitics40 days ago
Former LDP President Yohei Kono Dies at 89
Yohei Kono, who served as Liberal Democratic Party president and Lower House speaker, died Monday at age 89. He is known for issuing a 1993 statement on Japan's military brothel system during World War II.
Japan Timesworld40 days ago
Former Japanese Lower House Speaker Yohei Kono Dies at 89
Yohei Kono, who served as speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives and issued a landmark 1993 statement on comfort women, died Monday.
Japan Timesworld46 days ago
Japan Passes Data-Privacy Bill to Accelerate AI Training as Minister Warns of 'AI Colony' Risk
Hisashi Matsumoto defended a bill allowing AI training on medical and criminal records without consent. The measure passed the Lower House last week and is now before the Upper House.
Japan Timespolitics47 days ago
LDP Considers Cutting 45 Proportional Seats, Sparing Single-Member Districts Despite Prior Bipartisan Deal to Reduce Both
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki said Thursday that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed him to build consensus on reducing Lower House seats through proportional representation cuts.
Le Mondefinance48 days ago
French Parliament Passes Bill Acknowledging Partial State Responsibility for Chlordecone Contamination in Caribbean Territories
The lower house voted unanimously on June 3 to acknowledge the state's role in allowing prolonged use of the pesticide. The bill sets goals for decontamination and victim compensation.
urbanmilwaukee.compolitics48 days ago
Labor Pushes Negative Gearing, Family Trust and Capital Gains Tax Changes Through Lower House Amid Coalition Opposition and Greens Concerns
The Australian government will move budget legislation through the lower house on Thursday targeting negative gearing, family trusts and capital gains tax. The Coalition plans to split the bill while the Greens seek a Senate inquiry over discretionary powers.
The Japan Timespolitics63 days ago
Japan Lower House Passes Bill to Create Disaster Management Agency
The House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday to establish a new agency under the Cabinet that will coordinate disaster prevention and response. The bill now moves to the upper chamber for further review before the current parliamentary session ends in July.
The Japan Timespolitics71 days ago
Takaichi and Six Opposition Party Leaders to Hold First Parliamentary Debate on May 20
Ruling and opposition parties reached agreement Monday on a debate between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and heads of a record six opposition parties during the current parliamentary session. Team Mirai will participate for the first time after its strong performance in February'…
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One Nation Wins First Lower House Seat in Australian By-Election
One Nation candidate David Farley won the Farrer by-election in New South Wales with more than 57 percent of the vote after preferences. The seat became vacant after the resignation of Sussan Ley. The result marks the first time the party has secured a seat in the federal lower h…
bbc.co.ukworld72 days ago
One Nation Wins First Lower House Seat in Australian By-Election
One Nation candidate David Farley won the Farrer by-election in New South Wales with around 60 percent of the primary vote. The result marks the first time the right-wing populist party has secured a seat in Australia's House of Representatives in its 30-year history. The by-elec…
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics73 days ago
One Nation Wins Federal Lower House Seat in Farrer By-Election
One Nation candidate secured 42.3 per cent of the primary vote in the Farrer by-election on Saturday, winning the seat as Liberal and Nationals candidates received around 10 per cent each. The result marks the party's first lower house seat in federal parliament. The win follows…
nknews.orgworld87 days ago
Russian Parliament Speaker Volodin Attends North Korean Memorial for Troops in Ukraine War
Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia's lower house, arrived in North Korea on April 25, 2026, to attend a memorial museum opening honoring North Korean soldiers killed in the Ukraine war. The visit includes meetings with North Korean parliament colleagues. It follows North Korea…
ecns.cnfinance89 days agoUpdated
Russia's State Duma Passes Bill in First Reading Allowing Crypto for Foreign Trade
Russia's lower house of parliament has approved a bill in its first reading that permits the use of cryptocurrency for foreign trade payments. The legislation also recognizes cryptocurrency as property under Russian law and assigns the Central Bank as the regulator. The developme…
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Argentina's Congress Approves Amendment to Glacier Mining Law
Argentina's lower house of congress approved an amendment to the glacier law, allowing mining in areas near glaciers and permafrost. The measure, promoted by President Javier Milei, passed with 137 votes in favor and 111 against after a 12-hour debate. Environmental groups protes…