Iran’s parliament backs blocking Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s parliament backs blocking Strait of Hormuz

Aerial view of a ship at sea. Suriyapong Thongsawang | Moment | Getty Images Iran may be threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz but experts told CNBC that it’s also the one with the most to lose. In major move after U.S. struck Iranian nuclear sites, the country’s parliament on Sunday reportedly approved the … Read more

British Parliament votes in favour of assisted dying laws

British Parliament votes in favour of assisted dying laws

Britain’s Parliament voted on Friday in favour of a bill to legalize assisted dying. The result came after hours of emotional debate and references to personal stories in the chamber, and it followed a vote in November that approved the legislation in principle. This vote was closer: 314 lawmakers in favour with 291 against the bill, compared … Read more

Netanyahu avoids potential election as vote to dissolve parliament fails – Nationwide

Netanyahu avoids potential election as vote to dissolve parliament fails – Nationwide

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government survived an attempt to dissolve parliament early Thursday morning, with most of his ultra-Orthodox coalition partners joining him in voting against a bill that would have forced them to register for military service while the country is in conflict with Hamas. The vote was the most serious challenge to … Read more