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Cyprus votes to re-elect parliamentary speaker

On Thursday, Cypriot lawmakers re-elected Annita Demetriou as parliament speaker in a vote viewed as an early indicator of potential alliances ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

04 Jun 2026-18:36
U.S. lawmakers pass resolution aimed at preventing military action against Iran

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a war powers resolution directing the removal of American military forces from operations against Iran.

04 Jun 2026-02:45
How Cyprus elections are unfolding amid growing protest mood

24 May 2026-19:55
CENTCOM chief grilled by US lawmakers over Iran school strike

The leading Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee questioned the CENTCOM chief on Tuesday about a strike on February 28 that killed over 150 girls at an Iranian school.

19 May 2026-23:55
Lawmakers challenge Hegseth on Iran war weapons cuts

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was grilled by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday regarding the Trump administration’s strategy for the Iran conflict, its financial cost, and the strain it places on U.S. weapons stockpiles.

12 May 2026-20:11
Iran says nuclear technology, enrichment not part of talks with US

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has told lawmakers that nuclear technology and uranium enrichment are not on the agenda of any potential negotiations with the United States, insisting that talks should focus solely on ending the conflict in the region.

12 May 2026-10:07
Iran MP praises South Korea’s “wise” stance on US operations in Strait of Hormuz

A senior Iranian lawmaker has praised what he described as South Korea’s “wise” decision not to take part in US military operations aimed at securing or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

08 May 2026-13:28
Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany

02 May 2026-20:46
U.S. lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills

Members of Congress from both major U.S. political parties joined to propose new legislation this week related to artificial intelligence, as they aimed to tackle safety concerns without blocking innovation.

28 Apr 2026-19:53
Lawmakers to vote on probing Starmer's Mandelson hire

According to the Times, Britain’s parliament will vote on Tuesday to decide whether to launch an inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, investigating if he misled the House of Commons regarding the appointment of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson.

27 Apr 2026-18:22

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