A growing movement in Sri Lanka is calling for at least 60% female representation in politics, advocating for greater gender equality and stronger voices for women in decision-making roles. Activists are urging reforms to ensure women's participation in shaping the nation's political future.

Sri Lankas Demand At Least 60% Women Representation In Politics

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's approval ratings have dropped following his speech at the Labour Party Conference, raising concerns over his leadership and party direction.

UK PM Keir Starmer's Ratings Dip After Labour Conference Speech

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has stepped down as Japan's Prime Minister paving way for his successor Ishiba. Shigeru Ishiba elected as the leader of liberal democratic party on Friday is set to be voted in as Prime Minister later today. In an official statement he said he will call for election as soon as he is sworn in as the country's PM.

Japan: Fumio Kishida Steps Down As PM, Ishiba To Be Voted In As PM Of Japan Later Today

Japan’s new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba aims for stability. Reports say that Ishiba may dissolve lower house of the parliament on october 9th. Party's veteran Kato, Nakatani, Iwaya are likely to be in the cabinet. Watch to know more.

Japan: Shigeru Ishiba Hints At His New Cabinet

The changes in the Bangladesh's political landscape has drawn mixed reactions from people in the country but the Rohingya refugees who escaped to Bangladesh back in 2017, their expectations from Muhammad Yunus and his interim government are high. Watch to know more.

Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugees Hope That Yunus Will Take Care of Them

Japan's ruling party is currently in the process of electing a new leader. Lawmakers and party members will choose between Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Sanae Takaichi who is a rare prominent women in Japanese politics. Watch to know more.

Japan's Ruling Party LDP Votes For A New PM

Race For LDP Leader Narrows Down To Two

Sri Lanka's newly elected president Anura Kumara Dissanayake made his first national address. He has said that the priority is to stabilize the economy and also said that his government intends to continue with the current Loan program with the international monetary fund and also focus on debt restructuring. Watch in for more details!

Dissanayake: Will Take Measures To Elevate People's Standard Of Living

British PM Keir Starmer has insisted that Sue Gray's Salary should not be the subject of public debate. Starmer also said that the growing number of negative briefing about his chief of staff were not helpful. Watch WION to know more.

British PM Keir Starmer Defends Top Aide Sue Gray

The long-standing tradition of Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh is currently under threat. According to local media reports members of the Hindu community in certain parts of Bangladesh are thinking of not holding celebrations this year. Watch to Know more.

Bangladesh: Threat Letters Sent To Durga Puja Celebration Committees

Singaporean former transport minister S Iswaran pleaded guilty for accepting gifts while in office. Watch to know more.

Singapore's Former Minister Pleads Guilty

Almost three months after taking charge as UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer addressed the Labour Party Conference. Watch to know more.

UK PM Keir Starmer Takes The Podium At Labour Conference

Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to announce his Cabinet today (Tuesday) after he took the oath of office on Monday. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka: Three Members Of NPP Expected To Be Part Of Sri Lankan Cabinet

Sri Lanka has chosen its next President in Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a leader whose political fortunes have changed after the 2022 economic meltdown. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka Elections: Swearing In Ceremony For President Dissanayake

Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has vowed to bring "cleaner" politics to the nation in his inauguration speech, promising to tackle corruption and uphold transparency. Shortly after his swearing-in, the Indian High Commissioner met with Dissanayake, highlighting the importance of bilateral ties as Sri Lanka embarks on a new chapter in its political landscape.

Sri Lanka Elections: Dissanayake Calls For Respecting And Restoring 'People's Mandate'

Chancellor Olaf Scholz might have gotten a reprieve as exit polls predicted a marginal edge for his party in a state election. Watch to know more.

Will Scholz Contest For Federal Polls In 2025 ?

Sri Lanka and creditors have reached an agreement in principle to restructure around $12.6 billion in bonds. This announcement comes just before Sri Lanka's elections, which have caused investors to be nervous.

Sri Lanka reaches restructuring deal days before election

As Sri Lanka prepares for its presidential election on September 21, the economy is at the forefront of voters' concerns following the nation’s severe economic crisis a few years back. This next report talks about the challenges ahead for the new government and what impact it could have on the citizens of the island nation.

What Sri Lanka's elections mean for its economy

Sri Lanka is all set to go to polls on the 21st of September. The countdown to Sri Lanka's presidential election has begun, with 17 million voters set to decide the country's next leader. As the nation prepares for this crucial vote, the election promises to be a turning point for Sri Lanka's future. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka Polls: Youth raise concerns on unemployment, corruption & cost of living

Sri Lanka is all set to go to polls on the 21st of September, with just three days to go candidates are putting their best foot forward. This will be a crucial election for Sri Lanka. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka Elections: Here is all you need to know about the Sri Lanka Elections

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has sparked controversy by alleging that animal fat is being used in the preparation of the famous Tirupati laddoo. The ruling YSR Congress Party has strongly denied these claims, calling them baseless and an attempt to mislead the public. The issue has stirred a heated debate, with religious sentiments and food safety at the center of the controversy.

Chandrababu Naidu Alleges Animal Fat In Tirupati Laddoo, YSR Congress Refutes Claim

Sri Lanka Elections: First Presidential polls since 2022 Economic crisis

Sri Lanka Elections: Who will be the next President of Island nation Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Elections: Crucial election for Sri Lanka

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Wednesday that he will name his government next week. President Emmanuel Macron last Thursday chose Barnier, a 73-year-old conservative and former Brexit negotiator, to lead the government after two months of political turmoil following snap elections that saw no party winning an outright majority in parliament.

France: Barnier meets leaders from all political parties

Senegalese President Faye has dissolved the opposition led parliament. Watch to know more.

Senegalese President dissolves parliament

Norwegian Chairwoman of the standing committee speaks to WION. Watch to know more.

Norwegian Chairwoman of the standing committee Ine Eriksen Søreide speaks to WION

Iranian President Pezeshkian visited Iraq today on his first foreign trip, signalling strong intentions to strengthen ties with a strategic ally of both Tehran and Washington as regional tensions rise.

Iran's President visits Iraq amid Middle East tensions

The Indian Northern State of Haryana is getting up for assembly elections and according to the latest reports two famous wrestlers from the state are now gearing up to contest the elections. Watch in for more details!

Haryana Assembly Elections: Congress to field India's top wrestlers in Haryana elections

Iran is set to hold a runoff vote to elect a new leader on Friday, pitting a reformist who seeks dialogue with the West against a conservative hardliner.

Iran Presidential runoff elections: Preliminary results expected

Iran Presidential runoff elections: Polls open in Presidential election runoff

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