Tag: #politics

White House Orders Flags at Half-Staff After Sen. Lindsey Graham's Death

White House orders flags at half-staff through July 18 after Sen. Lindsey Graham died July 11. Vacancy shifts Senate math; special election schedule begins.

#lindseygraham, #senate, #halfstaff, #politics

Senator Rodante Marcoleta Arrested at Sandiganbayan on Plunder Charge Hours Before Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was arrested at the Sandiganbayan on a plunder warrant alleging undeclared campaign donations, hours before Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

#philippines, #corruption, #politics, #sandiganbayan

Thai Supreme Court Accepts Ethics Case Against 44 Former Move Forward Lawmakers over Lese‑Majesté Bill

Thailand’s Supreme Court accepted an ethics case against 44 former Move Forward lawmakers over a bid to amend the lese‑majesté law, risking bans from office.

#thailand, #moveforward, #lesemajeste, #politics

Ireland’s Coalition Survives No-Confidence Vote After Week of Fuel Protests; Junior Minister Resigns

Ireland’s coalition beat a Sinn Féin no-confidence motion 92-78 after a week of fuel blockades. Government announced €505m relief; a junior minister resigned.

#ireland, #politics, #fuelprotests, #sinnfein

Liberal By‑Election Sweep Gives Mark Carney a Majority Without a General Vote

Liberal wins in three federal by‑elections push Mark Carney’s party past the 172-seat threshold, creating a majority government between elections.

#canada, #politics, #by-elections, #markcarney

To Lam Elected Vietnam’s President in 495‑0 Vote, Cementing Dual Power

Vietnam’s National Assembly voted 495‑0 to elect Communist Party chief To Lam as president, consolidating party and state power and promising a tech‑driven growth push.

#vietnam, #tolam, #leadership, #politics