'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Former PM Liz Truss and defence minister Grant Shapps were among a record number of senior ministers to lose their parliamentary seats.
Fri Jul 05 2024
TIMELINE - Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK
Here are some of the defining moments of the Conservatives' four terms in power under five prime ministers since 2010.
Fri Jul 05 2024
UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts
Analysis predicted that Labour would win 431 seats, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives expected to win 102.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Labour predicted to rout Sunak's Conservatives as Britain goes to polls
Britain looks set to elect Labour's Keir Starmer as its next prime minister, ending Rishi Sunak's Conservatives' 14-year tenure.
Thu Jul 04 2024
UK's Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking election win
Opinion polls show the centre-left Labour Party is set for a big win in Thursday's vote that would end 14 years of Conservative government.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry
Boris Johnson makes a last-ditch effort to rally support for the Conservatives and their leader Rishi Sunak, who helped oust him.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Greek conservatives storm to victory in repeat election
Former PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis wins second term.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Greece's ruling Conservatives win vote but fall short of majority
Greece's interior ministry projected New Democracy could win 145 seats in parliament, six short of an absolute majority.
Mon May 22 2023
[COLUMNIST] The psychology of race and religion baiting in Malaysia
Middle Malaysia or the middle ground comprises of two halves or lungs - moderate liberals and moderate conservatives.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Eight candidates make cut in race to succeed UK PM Johnson
The next British leader faces a daunting in-tray while support for the Conservatives is also falling, polls show.
Wed Jul 13 2022
UK's Conservatives fined over donation for refurbishment of PM's home
Johnson has faced intense scrutiny over how the financing of the refurbishment, estimated by some media to have run into hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Merkel says her conservatives face tough battle after 16 years in power
Merkel is not running for a historic fifth term in the election, and Armin Laschet, the conservatives' candidate to succeed her.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Trump files suit against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Trump claims that he and other conservatives have been wrongfully censored.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Two conservatives compete to replace Angela Merkel
Germany's conservative parties are gearing up to pick their joint candidate for chancellor in the September federal election.
Sat Apr 17 2021
German parties at impasse as deadline passes with no deal
A deadline of 1700 GMT passed with no announcement being made, suggesting Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives, the pro-business FDP and the Greens had been unable to agree to wrap up talks.
Sun Nov 19 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024