Japan relaxes royal succession law but women still can’t become emperors New measures will also allow princesses to keep their royal status if they marry a commoner The Independent UK · Jul 17
Explore Chengdu with Upper House Chengdu Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan province, is where past and present (and pandas) converge. Its futuristic cityscape is a vibrant display of architectural advancement with massive LED displays showing digital pandas and skyscraper facades that act as canvases for light shows. Bangkok Post · Jun 19
TVK chief Vijay allocates lone Rajya Sabha seat to Congress TVK chief C Joseph Vijay has announced his party will give its single Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress. This seat became vacant after AIADMK leader C Ve Shanmugam resigned. The allocation follows meetings between Congress leaders and Chief Minister Vijay. The Congress expressed that this move will strengthen their… The Economic Times · Jun 4
Expulsions, allegations and ‘poison pills’: behind the drama holding up NSW parliament Labor’s leader in the upper house, Penny Sharpe, and deputy leader, John Graham, have been suspended after the government’s refusal to release documents The Guardian - AU · May 28
5 Things to See in Hong Kong for Design and Culture Inspiration — According to the Local Creatives of Studio Yellowdot Designers Bodin Hon and Dilara Kan Hon give us a tour of the places they treasure most around their home Livingetc · Dec 30, 2025
The World's 50 Best Hotels Have Just Been Revealed — And We Can't Shake These 5 Finalists' Theatrical Interiors Off Our Mind We headed to 1 Old Billingsgate for a celebration of the finest hospitality: here are the addresses you simply can't miss Livingetc · Nov 2, 2025
Japan's 10-Year Yield Hits 1.59%, Highest Since 2008 — Lawrence McDonald Warns Global Bond 'Anchor' Is Breaking Amid Stimulus, Tariff Jitters Japan’s 10-year government bond yield soared above 1.59% on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since 2008, as markets price in potential fiscal stimulus ahead of the July 20 Upper House election. The surge comes despite the Ministry of Finance reducing super-long bond issuances, signaling strong upward pressure on shorter-term rates. Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025
The Upper House, Hong Kong: Is this the best city hotel in the world? This boutique bolthole was voted the world’s fifth best hotel, so does it live up to the hype? Joel Porter finds out Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025
Call for voting reform to end 'preference whispering' The Victorian government has been urged to move legislation to scrap group voting tickets as they sow distrust in the system. AAP · Jul 30, 2024
With Ashok Chavan tipped for Upper House, BJP hints at fielding Narayan Rane in Lok Sabha fray Former Congressman Ashok Chavan's entry into the BJP dampens Narayan Rane's chances of a second term in Rajya Sabha, but BJP may field Rane in Lok Sabha polls. The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024
'Huge moment' says Greens MP on Folbigg's release Greens welcome Folbigg's pardon days after trying to ensure her an early release via Parliament Newcastle Herald · Jun 5, 2023
Protesters condemn public obstruction penalties in SA as 'attack on fundamental rights' Hundreds of demonstrators gather below South Australian parliament's upper house to voice opposition to changes to the state's protest laws. ABC News · May 30, 2023
NSW Nationals leadership spill sees Paul Toole replaced by Dugald Saunders The New South Wales Nationals have replaced their leader Paul Toole just weeks after reinstating him over claims he misled the party. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Matt Kean returns to frontbench as NSW shadow cabinet line-up revealed Kean has been appointed health minister in Mark Speakman's shadow cabinet, five weeks after the state election. ABC News · May 3, 2023
Reuters · Apr 18, 2023 Suspect in attack on Japan PM had sued govt over election - Yomiuri The suspect who threw a smoke bomb toward Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had a record of seeking damages from the government, claiming he was unfairly barred from running for the Upper House election, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Tuesday.
ABC News · Apr 13, 2023 Tasmania's Racing Minister Madeleine Ogilvie tells inquiry she'll have to check whether she's been to race meets Madeleine Ogilvie has told an Upper House inquiry she couldn't say whether she'd attended any race meets at northern Tasmanian racetracks, or met with racing clubs in her time as minister, but would "take that on notice and provide dates".
ABC News · Mar 7, 2023 NSW premier's brother Jean-Claude Perrottet back in Sydney after evading Hills Shire Council inquiry Jean-Claude Perrottet is filmed by Channel Nine in Sydney but did not explain where exactly overseas he had been during the inquiry hearings.
Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2023 Lawmakers get poor marks at term's end Today marks the last day of the four-year term of the House of Representatives, whose performance over the past few years has been slammed by critics as only somewhat acceptable, if not poor.
Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2023 The silence of the Senate As all parliamentary meetings will officially end on Feb 28, members of the Upper and Lower Houses are rushing to deliberate draft laws and wrap up their proposals and probes into corruption.
ABC News · Feb 18, 2023 NSW Liberals suspend upper house MP Peter Poulos over leaking of explicit photos The NSW Liberal Party has suspended upper house MP Peter Poulos after revelations he leaked explicit photos of a female colleague five years ago.
Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2023 Wanchai out of line A negative gesture by outspoken Senator Wanchai Sornsiri towards Pheu Thai's prospective "landslide" victory and its candidacy for the premiership has cast the upper house in bad light.
Dynamite News · Feb 12, 2023 Budget Session: Kharge Calls Opposition Meeting Tomorrow To Chalk Out Floor Strategy Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has called a meeting of "like-minded" opposition parties on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:
Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2023 Labor promises to weigh up Hunter New England health district split "We need to get in there and work out what's going to be best for the local community."
The New Daily · Feb 6, 2023 Lidia Thorpe divided the Greens — what will she do to the Senate? Lidia Thorpe leaves the party divided and forced to argue for its own significance after her departure dropped their numbers from 12 to 11.
ABC News · Feb 2, 2023 New WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam succeeds in removing Nick Goiran as he relinquishes role Libby Mettam passes one of the first major tests of her WA Liberal leadership, with powerbroker Nick Goiran relinquishing his role as the party's parliamentary secretary.