French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for
A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
Sat Jul 06 2024
FACTBOX - How will Pakistan form its next government?
By law, the National Assembly, or the lower house of parliament, must be called by the President three weeks after the national election.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Najib withdraws appeal over legal challenge to attend Parliament
The High Court had ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak was no longer the Pekan MP with the dissolution of the lower house.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election
While an election for parliament's more powerful lower house is not due until 2025, Fumio Kishida is keen to beef up his strength in LDP.
Mon May 22 2023
Voting for general elections begins in Nepal
About 17.988 million voters are eligible to elect 275 members to the lower house and 550 members to the seven provincial assemblies.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Motor racing - Hamilton gets honorary Brazilian citizenship
Lewis Hamilton was made an honorary citizen of Brazil as the lower house of parliament passed a bill on the matter.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Macron's 'piss off' comments trigger new COVID law debate suspension - Media
France's lower house of parliament has again suspended debates over a bill to make it mandatory for people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Japan PM dissolves lower house for Oct. 31 national election
The last lower house election was held in 2017 under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Chile lawmakers take 'first step' towards easing abortion rules
The lower house passed the motion with 75 votes in favor versus 68 against and two abstentions.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Japan PM candidates differ on same-sex, women rights issues
Whoever wins the LDP presidency on Sept. 29 will become prime minister because of the LDP's majority in the lower house parliament.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Azhar denies rejecting motions for his resignation as Dewan Rakyat speaker
Azhar has denied allegations that he had rejected motions for him to resign as Dewan Rakyat Speaker from being debated in the Lower House.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Factbox - Where Australia's landmark news content legislation stands
The legislation has already been approved by the House of Representatives, the lower house of Parliament. It has now moved to the Senate, the upper house.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Right to Hire, No Right to Fire
The right to fire a Prime Minister by Members of Parliament can actually present itself via the YDP Agong, says Azalina Othman.
Tue Dec 15 2020
Japan's Suga formally voted in as PM, readies 'continuity cabinet'
Suga won 314 votes out of 462 cast by parliament's lower house members.
Wed Sep 16 2020
Senior Japan ruling party member suggests early election: Media
After forming Cabinet, the new leader could immediately dissolve the lower house and call a snap election, Suzuki said, according to Kyodo.
Sun Sep 06 2020