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Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
August 7, 2025: Best photos from around the world
President of the Chamber of Deputies Hugo Motta sits in his chair after the end of a protest by allies of former president Jair Bolsonaro that blocked the resumption of sessions after the mid-year recess in protest against the house arrest of Bolsonaro, at the Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia, Brazil. Credit: Reuters photo An investigative officer from the Chihuahua State Attorney General's Office works at a crematorium where bodies were previously found piled up in unsanitary conditions, in Ciudad Juarez. Credit: Reuters photo Flood gates of Koshi Barrage opened after the water level of the Saptakoshi River rose significantly following heavy rainfall, in Supaul district of Bihar. Credit: PTI photo Former tennis player Sania Mirza with shuttler P.V. Sindhu poses for pictures at 'The Sports Women' event, in Mumbai. Credit: PTI photo
Gulf Today
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
UAE, Ukraine discuss parliamentary ties
Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Olena Kondratiuk, Vice Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, on the sidelines of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva, Switzerland. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance parliamentary cooperation and emphasised the importance of continued coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest. The two sides emphasised the need to unify stances in international parliamentary forums. They reiterated their commitment to advancing joint parliamentary action as a means of strengthening the growing strategic partnership between the UAE and Ukraine. They also highlighted the vital role of parliamentary friendship groups and diplomacy in supporting shared interests, expanding cooperation across various fields, and contributing to the aspirations of the leaderships and peoples of both nations. Several FNC members attended the meeting. Separately Dr Al Nuaimi met with Raúl Luis Latorre Martínez, President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Paraguay, on the sidelines of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting was attended by several FNC members. Both sides affirmed the strong ties of friendship between the UAE and Paraguay and emphasised the shared desire of their leaderships to expand and elevate bilateral cooperation across various fields, in ways that promote prosperity and mutual benefit for both countries and their peoples. The discussions focused on the importance of enhancing joint parliamentary action to support sustainable development, recognising the growing role of parliamentary diplomacy as a key instrument for building bridges of collaboration between nations in vital and developmental sectors. They called for activating the role of parliamentary friendship groups between the UAE FNC and the Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies to facilitate the exchange of information and legislative expertise, coordinate on issues of mutual interest, and align positions on matters presented at regional and international parliamentary platforms. WAM
Al Etihad
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE, Paraguay discuss enhancing parliamentary relations
30 July 2025 15:46 GENEVA (WAM) Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Raúl Luis Latorre Martínez, President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Paraguay, on the sidelines of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva, meeting was attended by several FNC sides affirmed the strong ties of friendship between the UAE and Paraguay and emphasised the shared desire of their leaderships to expand and elevate bilateral cooperation across various fields, in ways that promote prosperity and mutual benefit for both countries and their discussions focused on the importance of enhancing joint parliamentary action to support sustainable development, recognising the growing role of parliamentary diplomacy as a key instrument for building bridges of collaboration between nations in vital and developmental sectors. They called for activating the role of parliamentary friendship groups between the UAE FNC and the Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies to facilitate the exchange of information and legislative expertise, coordinate on issues of mutual interest, and align positions on matters presented at regional and international parliamentary platforms.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Brazilian man gets 17 years for stealing Neymar's signed football
BRASÍLIA: A Brazilian man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for stealing a football autographed by Neymar during the 2023 riots in Brasília. Nelson Ribeiro Fonseca Junior, 34, was convicted by the Supreme Court for theft, violent abolition of democratic rule, armed criminal association, and coup attempt. The incident occurred on January 8, 2023, when thousands of supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings, protesting his election loss to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Over 500 people have been convicted in connection with the riots. Ribeiro admitted taking the ball, which was gifted to the Chamber of Deputies in 2012 by Neymar's boyhood club Santos. His lawyers argued he took it to protect it and later handed it to police. However, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled Ribeiro actively participated in the violent events. The ball, displayed in a congressional corridor, was described as 'public good belonging to the public heritage' of Brazil. The riots occurred a week after Lula's inauguration, following his narrow victory over Bolsonaro in 2022. Bolsonaro, accused of instigating the unrest, faces trial for allegedly plotting to overturn the election results. Prosecutors claim the plan failed due to lack of military support. Bolsonaro denies all charges.
Local Italy
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Local Italy
Why you shouldn't wait to apply for Italian citizenship by marriage
If you're a foreign national married to an Italian, you're currently entitled to apply for Italian citizenship in your own right once enough time has passed. But a draft law from Italy's hard-right coalition government could increase processing times and block non-residents from applying altogether as part of an ongoing crackdown on citizenship acquisition. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking of applying for Italian citizenship through marriage. What are the current rules? Under current Italian law, the spouse of an Italian national can apply for citizenship after two years of marriage if they are resident in Italy, or three years if they live outside of Italy. For couples who have a child together, the waiting time is reduced by half. Applications must be made via the interior ministry's online portal, and most applicants must submit proof of Italian language proficiency at the B1 (low-intermediate) level, as well as a birth certificate, marriage certificate and criminal record check, along with sworn translations in Italian. How could the rules change? In March, Italy's government issued an emergency decree that imposed major restrictions on who can apply for Italian citizenship by ancestry. The decree was ratified by parliament (with some changes) in May. When the decree was first announced in March, the government also announced that it was putting forward a bill that would further restrict access to citizenship. Under the proposed rule changes, 'spouses of Italian citizens may continue to obtain naturalisation but only if they reside in Italy.' That means that if the bill becomes law, non-resident spouses of Italian nationals will no longer be eligible to apply for citizenship unless they relocate to Italy. The bill also proposes raising the maximum processing time for all citizenship applications to four years. When might these changes happen? The bill – known as DDL 1450 – was presented to the Senate for review in April. As of early July, it hasn't yet been debated by Italy's parliament, and there are currently no publicly available details on when this might happen. Under Italy's perfect bicameral system, a bill must be approved by both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate before it passes into law – a process that usually takes several months, and sometimes even years. However, it can take less time if the provisions are straightforward and both houses are in agreement from the start – and given that the government enjoys a comfortable majority in both the lower and upper house and seems to be highly motivated about restricting access to Italian citizenship, this is very possible. It's worth bearing in mind that once you've submitted an Italian citizenship application, it should be processed under the rules in place at the time, even if they change shortly afterwards. That means that if you already qualify to apply for marriage-based Italian citizenship, it's worth filing your application as soon as possible to avoid having to wait an extra year to have it processed; or worse, if you're a non-resident, being disqualified altogether.
