women return to Parliament after two years

Other news of the day: China abstains in the UN vote condemning the Russian annexation of Ukrainian territories. Japanese wrestling champion Antonio Inoki has died. Malaysia: the majority party calls for early elections. Shashi Tharoor favorite for the presidency of the Indian National Congress. Putin’s popularity dropped sharply.

KUWAIT

After two years, women return to Parliament. Two opposition candidates, Jenan Bushehri and Alia Al Khaled, won their electoral battle on September 29. Of the 50 seats up for grabs, opposition forces won 28

CHINA-UKRAINE

Beijing abstained yesterday in the vote on a resolution condemning the Russian annexation of the occupied territories in Ukraine. To the discounted vote against Moscow, the abstention of India is added. The US and its allies, promoters of the initiative, will now present the document to the General Assembly, where the right of veto is not contemplated.

JAPAN

The wrestling champion died yesterday at the age of 79 Antonio Inoky. His exhibition match with Muhammad Ali in Tokyo in 1976 was famous. The iconic fighter was also a member of the Upper House of the national Parliament for several terms.

MALAYSIA

The UMNO, the main majority party in power, called for early elections by the end of 2022. The vote was scheduled for September 2023. The opposition is against it, saying it is difficult to hold elections in November due to possible seasonal flooding.

INDIA

The former diplomat and veteran of Indian politics shashi tharor appears as favorite in the race for the presidency of the Indian National Congress. The vote is scheduled for October 17. He would be the first non-Gandhi-Nehru leader in 25 years. The historic party has long been in crisis, overtaken by Prime Minister Modi’s BJP.

RUSSIA

According to various surveys, the military mobilization caused Putin’s popularity to fall in the Russian population, from 83% to 77% in a few days. It is the most significant decline since 2018, when the president raised the retirement age despite promises, losing a 9% approval rating in one month. Less than 60% of Russians believe that “we are going in the right direction.”

GEORGIA

The opposition National Movement party has proposed that a bill to introduce an “occupation tax” to be applied to all Russians arriving in the country be discussed in parliament. The reason is Russia’s control over Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Tourists should also pay at least $350 for that reason.