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Houthi rebels in Yemen have mentioned George Galloway, the UK's newest MP, in a statement, praising his support for their cause. Galloway, known for his controversial views on foreign policy, has been vocal about his opposition to British military involvement in Yemen.
Golriz Ghahraman, New Zealand's first refugee lawmaker and member of the Green Party, resigned from her position amid allegations of shoplifting at high-end boutiques. In her statement, she cited work stress affecting her mental health and took full responsibility for her actions. Ghahraman, an Oxford-educated human rights lawyer, had been serving as the justice and foreign affairs spokesperson for her party and had advocated for various reforms during her time in Parliament.
Conservative MP Marco Longhi has pledged to pursue a law that would provide better protection for heritage venues, following the demolition of the 18th Century Crooked House pub near Dudley after a fire. Longhi expressed his desire for a "Crooked House law" to prevent similar incidents and stated that the current legislative framework is inadequate in protecting historic pubs and buildings. The fire, which is being treated as arson, has prompted South Staffordshire Council to consider enforcement action. Residents at a public meeting expressed support for the pub to be rebuilt, while the MP plans to raise the issue with Secretary of State Michael Gove in September.
Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen stated that Jordan cannot be held responsible for the smuggling of over 200 guns and gold into the West Bank by Jordanian MP Imad al-Adwan. Cohen emphasized that the incident was a serious criminal act and will be examined thoroughly. The arrest of the MP has further elevated tensions between Amman and Jerusalem.
Jordanian MP Imad al-Adwan has been arrested by Israel for allegedly trying to smuggle weapons into the occupied West Bank. Israeli authorities reportedly found 12 machine guns and 270 other types of firearms. Jordan and Israel officially established ties after signing a peace treaty in 1994, but their relationship has recently been strained over violence between Israeli security forces and Palestinians on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount holy site in Jerusalem, of which Jordan is custodian.
Yoshikazu Higashitani, a celebrity gossip YouTuber turned MP, has been expelled from Japan's parliament for never attending a single day of parliament sessions since being elected to office seven months ago. He is better known as GaaSyy on YouTube. The parliament's discipline committee stripped him of his status because of the continued absence. He is believed to be living in the United Arab Emirates and has so far refused to attend parliament because he fears being arrested over fraud allegations and defamation claims from celebrities.